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EP 53: A Practical History of Financial Markets (with Russell Napier) Shelf Life #12

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The Library of Mistakes
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Summary

Russell Napier, founder of the Library of Mistakes, joins Fraser Allen & Leila Johnston to discuss the Library’s Practical History of Financial Markets, which has been running for almost two decades. What does it cover? Who is it for? And what are the benefits of taking part? Didasko CEO David Clarke is also on hand to offer his perspective on the course, while our Librarian Helen Williams recommends relevant books from our collection This episode is introduced by Fraser (heckled by some sparrows on his window ledge) on a busy day that coincides with the Weekend of Mistakes in Hay-on-Wye and the finals of the Growing Future Assets investment competition in Edinburgh. Listen in to find out more! Info on the course: https://www.libraryofmistakes.com/course Info on The Weekend of Mistakes: https://www.weekendofmistakes.org Info on Future Asset: https://www.futureasset.org.uk Robbie Mochrie’s posts on The Smith Conversations: https://robbiemochrie.substack.com/p/no-mere-economist?r=1vva35 Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LibraryofMistakes Produced by Fraser Allen and Leila Johnston.