Capitalism’s Transparent Failures: Exchanges as the epicentre of markets – a contradiction in terms? Author Patrick L. Young reviews the exchange landscape over 2,000...
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas: Anatomy of a Christmas Classic This lecture investigates how and why the song ‘Have Yourself...
The Carry Trade and Uncovered Interest Rate Parity Basic economic theory tells us that borrowing money in a...
Too unimportant to fail? Innovation and competitive selection in markets Where are the sources of innovation? How much fat do...
Ghost of Scandals Past: A Short History of Financial Scandals The litany of great financial scandals is long, and sadly...
Gresham and Defoe (underwriters): The Origins of London Marine Insurance This lecture explores the astonishing history of marine insurance underwriting...