Ep425: What makes a nation wealthy?

Ep425: What makes a nation wealthy?

What makes a nation wealthy? Time for a look at Adam Smith and his extraordinary book, “The Wealth of Nations.” Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

Ep424: What if wealth is more than gold and silver?

Ep424: What if wealth is more than gold and silver?

What if wealth is more than gold and silver? Let’s have a gander at the physiocrats, a French movement that considered farming to be more important than gold. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

Ep423: Folk tales and freaky finance

Ep423: Folk tales and freaky finance

Folk tales and freaky finance Let’s find out how Halloween makes money. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

Ep422: Economics, confusion, and the Dutch puzzle

Ep422: Economics, confusion, and the Dutch puzzle

Economics, confusion, and the Dutch puzzle We start our look at the theory of economics, even though, or perhaps because, we don’t get it. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

Ep 421: 420 for the money

Ep 421: 420 for the money

420 for the money A quick look at the business of marijuana. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

Ep420: Economics, and the start of World War II

Ep420: Economics, and the start of World War II

Economics, and the start of World War II The federal reserve had complicated reasons not to do their job. This caused a few miner issues, and a major war. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Check out our latest attempt at Episode One. Take 162 of Episode One: Don’t fear the reaper

Ep419: The great depression

Ep419: The great depression

The great depression The 1930s saw the worst economic downturn in United States history, effecting the entire world. How did this happen? Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

Ep418: When markets crash

Ep418: When markets crash

When markets crash A bit on the Knickerbocker crisis, and the stock market crash of 1929. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

Ep417: Tall ships and troubled trips

Ep417: Tall ships and troubled trips

Tall ships and troubled trips After a rocky start, the Dutch managed to build enough wooden ships to take over the world, despite having no trees to speak of. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

Ep416: How stock markets began

Ep416: How stock markets began

How stock markets began We take a look at the historical beginnings of stock trading and stock markets, with a side order of the Dutch. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!