Market

Market

This series dives into the world of markets—from ancient trade routes to today's digital exchanges—unpacking how buying and selling shapes our lives. Discover more fascinating podcast series at https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ – your next favorite listen is waiting. Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/3FRTQiW

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May 12, 2025 21 mins
Penny Powers, your  finance guru, breaks down the concept of markets in this engaging exploration of how we exchange goods and services. Starting with ancient bartering systems and moving to today's complex digital marketplaces, this episode explains the fundamentals of supply and demand, different market types, and how these systems shape our economy and daily lives. With Penny's signature wit and accessible explanations, you'll g...
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In "The Birth of Markets in Human History," Penny Powers takes listeners on a captivating journey from ancient bartering systems to the first global trading networks. Discover how Mesopotamian merchants created the first written contracts, how Egyptian granaries functioned as early commodity exchanges, and how medieval guilds established commercial standards across continents. From the Greek agora to the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, e...
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"The Rise of Capitalism and Modern Markets" explores how the Industrial Revolution transformed commerce forever. Penny Powers unpacks Adam Smith's revolutionary "invisible hand" concept before examining how new technologies, organizational structures, and financial instruments created unprecedented wealth—and unprecedented inequality. Follow the evolution of stock markets from face-to-face trading under buttonwood trees to today's ...
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