27. The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of
The Freakonomics Radio Book Club
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Traders in Turmoil
This chapter explores the critical interventions of commodity traders in times of political instability, spotlighting their ability to operate discreetly while providing essential support to governments. Through the lens of Jamaica's economic crisis in the early 1980s, it illustrates how pivotal individual trading deals can shape national outcomes and influence global commerce.
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