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Cod has influenced trade routes, economies, and diets.
From Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky
The key to Bitcoin's value is its scarcity, with a maximum supply of 21 million coins.
Innovation is critical for the survival of cities and companies alike.
From Scale: The Universal Laws of Life and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies by Geoffrey West
The salt trade has shaped economies and cultures.
From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
Every financial crisis is a crisis of trust.
From The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson
Economic growth arises from the interplay of ideas, resources, and institutions.
From The Origin of Wealth by Eric Beinhocker
Economic cycles are driven by human behavior and the collective psychology.
From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
The price we pay at the register is often not the true cost of what we buy.
A nation’s wealth is measured not by its gold and silver, but by its production and commerce.
From The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
In the progress of society, the accumulation of capital is essential.
From The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
Innovation is the key driver of economic growth.
From The Origin of Wealth by Eric Beinhocker
Ethereum was not just a currency; it was a revolution.
From The Infinite Machine by Camila Russo
Information is a resource, a commodity, and a tool.
From The Information by James Gleick
Many believe that the standard of living will continue to rise indefinitely, but historical trends suggest otherwise.
From The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon
We are not doomed to a future of scarcity.
From The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley
Fishermen went to sea to catch cod, and they brought back wealth.
From Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky
The lifespan of companies mirrors that of biological species, with predictable patterns of birth and death.
From Scale: The Universal Laws of Life and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies by Geoffrey West
The market is a reflection of the collective psychology of its participants.
The value of an asset is ultimately determined by the value that a community assigns to it.
The disparity in income and wealth has widened significantly since the late 20th century.
From The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon
It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.
From The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
The cod fishery is the most significant fishery in human history.
From Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky
The concept of interest is often seen as morally questionable.
Innovation cycles have become shorter, leading to rapid changes in industries.
From The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon
To grasp the origin of wealth, we must consider both individual and collective actions.
From The Origin of Wealth by Eric Beinhocker
Understanding debt is essential for understanding our economic systems.
Every decision is a trade-off, and understanding this is crucial.
Layered money is an essential framework for understanding the complexities of our financial system.
From Layered Money by Nik Bhatia
Bitcoin's value is determined by supply and demand, not by a central authority.
From Digital Gold by Nathaniel Popper
The state cannot create wealth, it can only consume wealth.
From The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous
The American Dream is increasingly out of reach for many, challenging the notion of equal opportunity.
From The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon
The rise of containerization transformed the global economy.
From The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller by Marc Levinson
The emergence of surveillance capitalism marks a new era in the history of capitalism.
Money is the most universal and efficient system of mutual trust ever devised.
From Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
The container changed the geography of trade routes and shipping ports.
From The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller by Marc Levinson
Bitcoin is a form of money that cannot be printed out of thin air.
From The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous
The impact of the internet and digital technologies has been transformative but uneven across sectors.
From The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon
In the end, money is not just a medium of exchange, but a measure of value.
From The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson
Each layer serves its purpose, yet they all interact with one another.
From Layered Money by Nik Bhatia
Price is what you pay; value is what you get.
From The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks
The gap between the rich and poor can lead to social unrest.
From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
Money is a very important part of the human experience.
From The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson
Banking is not just about money; it's about trust and confidence.
From The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson
The market is not a place; it is a process.
The future of money may not be money at all, but rather a new way of exchanging value.
From The Age of Cryptocurrency by Paul Vigna and Michael J. Casey
Historical perspectives are crucial for understanding contemporary economic challenges.
From The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon
Trade has always been the engine of human progress.
From The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley
The impact of containers is visible in every corner of the globe.
From The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller by Marc Levinson
You cannot put a price on art; its value is immeasurable.
From The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel
Innovation is the key to creating wealth in modern economies.
From The Origin of Wealth by Eric Beinhocker
Wealth is created through the process of evolution in the economy.
From The Origin of Wealth by Eric Beinhocker
There is no free lunch in machine learning.
From The Master Algorithm by Pedro Domingos
Salt was at the center of many ancient economies.
From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.
Money is the most universal and most efficient system of mutual trust ever devised.
From The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson
Salt was once more valuable than gold.
From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
Understanding finance is essential to understanding the modern world.
From The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson
The concept of layered money allows us to see how different forms of money interact.
From Layered Money by Nik Bhatia
Shipping costs have plummeted, enabling goods to move across oceans with ease.
From The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller by Marc Levinson
Policy responses must be informed by the lessons of the past to effectively tackle future issues.
From The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon
The shipping container has transformed the world economy, making globalization possible.
From The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller by Marc Levinson
Data is the new oil, and those who control it will have immense power.
From AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee
The shipping container was the most revolutionary invention of the twentieth century.
From The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller by Marc Levinson
To understand debt, one must understand the social relationships it creates.
What we make will be more valuable than what we own.
From The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly
The decades following World War II were marked by unparalleled prosperity and the rise of the middle class.
From The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon
The American economy may be less resilient than we believe, facing challenges from globalization and technological change.
From The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon
Economic cycles are driven by the collective behavior of people.
From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
Data is the new oil.
The banana business was more than just a trade; it was a way of life.
From The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana King by Rich Cohen
The history of finance is a history of innovation.
From The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson
Cod is the most important fish in the world.
From Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky
Sound money is essential for a prosperous society.
From The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous
The history of debt is intertwined with the history of money.
The division of labor is limited by the extent of the market.
From The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
The benefits of past innovations are not necessarily replicable in the future.
From The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon
Understanding the past is essential for navigating the complexities of the modern economy.
From The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon
Losses loom larger than gains.
For most of human history, money has been a social relation.
The economy is a complex adaptive system, much like a living organism.
From The Origin of Wealth by Eric Beinhocker
Each layer of money contributes to the overall stability and functionality of the financial system.
From Layered Money by Nik Bhatia
Financial markets are the best way to allocate resources efficiently.
From The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson
The stability of a monetary system is determined by its layered structure.
From Layered Money by Nik Bhatia
The market for cryptoassets is driven by speculation much more than fundamentals.
The price of food is not just a number; it carries the weight of choices made by countless individuals.
Gold has been the best form of money for centuries.
From The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous
Standardization of containers led to significant reductions in shipping costs.
From The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller by Marc Levinson
The simplicity of the shipping container hides its profound impact on the world.
From The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller by Marc Levinson
Bitcoin is not just a currency, it’s a way of thinking about money and value.
From The Age of Cryptocurrency by Paul Vigna and Michael J. Casey
Behind every price tag is a narrative of labor and sacrifice.
The interplay of technology and society shapes economic outcomes.
From The Origin of Wealth by Eric Beinhocker
Containerization has led to lower shipping costs and more efficient supply chains.
From The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller by Marc Levinson
Data is the new oil, but it is not a renewable resource.
The extraordinary growth of the American economy from 1870 to 1970 was an exceptional period in history.
From The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon
Markets are a product of human interaction.
Cultural evolution influences economic behaviors significantly.
From The Origin of Wealth by Eric Beinhocker
We cannot achieve gender equality without economic equality.
From The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates