Making Money

How finance shapes the world

Aug 5, 2024
Professor Philip Roscoe, a Management expert at the University of St Andrews and author of 'How To Build A Stock Exchange,' dives into how finance shapes our lives. He reveals the chaotic interplay between shareholder value and public welfare, and discusses the historical ties between finance and imperialism. Roscoe reflects on lessons from the dot-com era, advocating for personal responsibility in investing. Moreover, he emphasizes the evolving nature of finance as a social technology, urging a reevaluation of its moral implications.
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