Economic History
Ghosts of Economic Past: Why a 1970s Socialist Blueprint Still Haunts Modern Finance
A 1970s socialist plan to nationalize banks and exit the EEC offers stark lessons for today’s investors on political risk, finance, and the economy.
From Napkin Sketch to Market Dominance: The Financial Trajectory of EasyJet at 30
From a napkin sketch to a market leader, we analyze the financial model and economic impact of EasyJet as it celebrates 30 years of disrupting air travel.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Royal Lesson in Strategy from Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II’s words on acknowledging the past offer a powerful framework for leadership in finance, investing, and navigating economic turmoil.
The 90s Economic Boom: Why We’re Learning the Wrong Lessons from the Clinton-Era Miracle
The 90s economic boom wasn’t caused by a “strong dollar” but by a tech-driven productivity surge. Misunderstanding this lesson has dire implications today.
The Georgetown House Where a Nation’s Economic Future Was Forged
Explore the story of JFK’s Georgetown home, a strategic asset where the economic policies that defined a generation were forged, offering timeless lessons.
The 500-Year Portfolio: What a Tudor Mansion Teaches Us About Modern Investing
A 500-year-old mansion offers profound lessons on long-term investing, fintech innovation, and the enduring principles of value in the modern economy.
The Jack-A-Roe Portfolio: An Ancient Ballad’s Timeless Lessons on High-Risk Investing
An ancient folk ballad about love and cross-dressing offers timeless lessons on high-risk investing, fintech disruption, and portfolio strategy.
The Wall Street Plot to Overthrow a President: A Forgotten Lesson in Finance, Power, and Political Risk
A forgotten 1930s plot by Wall Street financiers to overthrow FDR offers timeless lessons on political risk, finance, and the power of the economy.
The Mandate’s Shadow: How a Century-Old British Policy Shapes Today’s Middle East Markets
To understand today’s Mideast market volatility, we must look to the British Mandate, whose economic policies created a legacy of risk for modern investors.
Boom, Bust, and Beauty: What a Thatcher-Era Play Teaches Today’s Investors
A powerful stage play about 1980s Britain offers timeless lessons on market cycles, materialism, and risk for today’s investors and finance leaders.
Economic Archetypes: What Spongers, Spendthrifts, and Billionaires Reveal About Our Financial World
Fictional characters are powerful economic indicators. Discover what spongers, spendthrifts, and billionaires reveal about finance, investing, and our economy.
Echoes of 1929: Is Today’s Tech Boom a Modern-Day Tale of “Shiny Toy Hubris”?
A look at the “shiny toy hubris” of the 1920s and its eerie parallels to today’s tech-driven market, exploring lessons on investing and market psychology.