Conversations From ploughs to cash cows: a short history of economics
Feb 21, 2024
Exploring the evolution of economics from hunter-gatherer societies to modern transactions, highlighting the role of trust and government intervention. Discussing historical events' impact on economic development, including the resource curse and Industrial Revolution. Delving into quirky tales like building a toaster from scratch and analyzing immigration's economic effects.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Economics, Agriculture, and the Evolution of Currency
01:45 • 10min
Exploring the Impact of Historical Events on Economic Development
12:09 • 12min
The Economic Consequences of Colonial Resource Extraction and the Resource Curse
24:18 • 2min
The Economic Transformation of the Industrial Revolution
26:33 • 4min
Toaster from Scratch
30:16 • 12min
The Economic Impact of Immigration and Hyperinflation
42:01 • 10min