Birth of Speculation
The vibrant atmosphere of Amsterdam in the 17th century is a backdrop for groundbreaking developments in trade and finance. With the establishment of the VOC, a new form of share trading emerges, allowing investors to speculate on company shares rather than individual expeditions. This innovative stock market, governed by its own rules, becomes a hub of frenetic buying and selling, reflecting behaviors that resonate with modern finance.In this clip
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The Rest Is History
351: Amsterdam: Miracles, Money, and Mud
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