Lodewijk Petram

Lodewijk Petram, an economist and financial historian from the Huygens Institute, dives into the fascinating world of the Dutch East India Company and its role in establishing the first stock exchange. He explores the groundbreaking IPO of 1602 and how historical investor behavior mirrors today’s stock market antics. The discussion unpacks emotional trading, tulip mania, and the ethical quandaries of early investing, shedding light on how far we’ve come and what lessons can still be learned in modern finance.