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In 1906, a lawyer in Maine decided to buy a cranberry bog.100+ years (and one vibing skateboarder) later, the legacy of his decision spans an international, multi-billion dollar business.Who's up
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Fiscal Policy 101In the wake of the COVID-19 economic crisis, you have undoubtedly heard the term "fiscal policy" thrown around a lot.But what is fiscal policy and how does it
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In 1937, a truck driver from North Carolina had an idea.That idea would earn him a fortune and change the global economy forever.Who's up for a story? 1/ Malcolm Purcell
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1/ Short Selling 101With the markets continuing to rally, there has been more talk of “shorting” or “short selling” stocks.But what does that mean and how does it work?Here’s a
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In the early 20th century, a Swedish businessman built an awe-inspiring global empire on the back of a simple item: the safety match.They called him The Match King. But one
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1/ An Allegory of FinanceI have been posting a lot of educational (and humorous!) threads on finance, money, and economics.My mission is simple: to demystify these concepts and make them
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Cantillon Effect 101With the recent money printing activity and an expanding wealth inequality problem, talk of the "Cantillon Effect" has taken center stage.But what is the Cantillon Effect and how
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In 1719, an economist named John Law enriched himself and many others in France by selling the dream of the magical abundance of the Mississippi Valley.By 1721, he was forced
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Compounding 101Albert Einstein famously said, "Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn't, pays it."But what is this great wonder
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1/ Money Printing 101By now, we have all seen the “money printer go brrrr” meme and have heard about the money printing exploits of central banks.But what is money printing
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In 1872, an American inventor named John Keely raised money on the promise of a new motor with a power source that would revolutionize the world.The only problem? It was
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Risk-Free Rate 101@Chamath recently posted a great thread laying out the impact of the "risk-free rate" on public market valuations and investor behavior. It was, unsurprisingly, on point.But what is
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