Motley Fool Money ‘Capital’ isn’t just money. November 28, 2025
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Nov 28, 2025 The hosts dive into the true meaning of 'capital,' emphasizing it's more than just money. They analyze inflation trends and how unique forces impact different households. The discussion on the limits of GDP reveals the need for a broader understanding of prosperity. Exploring human, social, and institutional capital, they argue that strong institutions are crucial for economic trust. Additionally, they dissect the complexities of inflation, debating its origins and the effectiveness of various policy responses.
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Capital As Tools, Not Just Money
- Andrew Page reframes capital as tools that massively multiply human time and energy.
- He shows everyday objects reveal complex, global capital coordination behind prosperity.
Wealth Is Expanded Optionality
- Page argues wealth equals expanded optionality from multiplying finite human time.
- Accumulating and improving capital stock is what creates long-term prosperity.
The Four-Metre Pole Thought Experiment
- Andrew describes buying a four-metre steel pole and tracing its long production chain back to ore and global factories.
- He uses the pencil example to show no single person can make many everyday items alone.