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Adam Smith’s life and intellectual journey from BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time with the help of Gemini. The 18th-century Scottish Enlightenment was a hotbed of intellectual ferment, producing thinkers …
From morality to merchandise Read More
The tale of groundbreaking economist, David Ricardo, from BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time using Gemini. David Ricardo, a name synonymous with economic theory, particularly the concept of comparative advantage, …
How Napoleon’s loss gave one poor stockbroker an advantage Read More
Currently, everyday events are unfolding that are likely to play a significant role in future histories. The USA is no longer a dependable European ally, at best; the US government …
Days of future passed Read More
In a far-ranging interview, economist Jo Michell, navigates us through key periods and transformations in economic thought, culminating in the cataclysmic event of the Second World War. Key points Pre-Smith …
Route of all evil Read More
Thorstein Veblen, a name barely recognised outside academic circles, was a revolutionary economist who challenged the core tenets of his discipline and called out displays of wealth. Mary V. Wrenn, …
To coin a phrase Read More
Bond Snodgrass tracks the trajectory of the practice of self-interest from a noble aspiration to plain selfishness. Every year, unwitting introductory economics students worldwide crack open their shiny new textbooks …
Inflated interest Read More