Economic History

Learn about the 18th-century financial experiment that collapsed due to speculative investing and monetary expansion, causing devastating consequences for investors and the French economy.

The rise and fall of the Mississippi Bubble, a pivotal moment in European history marked by John Law's innovative yet flawed economic strategies.

Discover the history behind the French Company of the West, a joint-stock company that transformed France's overseas empire and marked the beginning of financial capitalism.

Learn about John Law's banking system, which marked a turning point in European financial history, and explore its impact on France's economy.

Explore the radical financial solutions proposed by John Law to address France's severe financial crisis in the 18th century, including a national bank and paper money.

Discover how 18th-century economist John Law's revolutionary but flawed ideas on paper currency led to economic instability and collapse.

Discover John Law's 18th-century financial reforms that merged elements of public banking and monopoly trading companies, shaping the economic landscape of France.

Explore 17th-century Europe's shift from mercantilism to complex international trade and finance with joint-stock companies, commercial banking, and insurance emerging as key players.

Explore the history of the Dutch East India Company and its impact on global trade and commerce, from its rise to its fall in the 17th-18th centuries.

Reforms in VOC's corporate governance structure led to increased shareholder influence, financial stability, and protection against equity dilution, contributing to its long-term success.

Dutch East India Company's (VOC) governance crisis led to intense scrutiny from critics, highlighting issues of transparency, corporate governance, and shareholder rights.

The emergence of joint-stock companies and stock markets revolutionized corporate finance in 17th century Europe by allowing for risk sharing and investment on a large scale.

Explore the historical significance of the Dutch East India Company as a pioneering joint-stock company and its influence on modern capitalism.

Learn about the Dutch East India Company's early struggles and successes in establishing a global trading empire in 17th century Asia.

Explore the history of the Dutch East India Company, a pioneering force in corporate finance that introduced concepts like limited liability, shareholding, and publicly traded stocks.

Learn about the Dutch East India Company's innovative corporate structure that dominated 17th-century global commerce through state sponsorship and private investment.

Discover how 17th-century Amsterdam became a hub for financial innovation with joint-stock companies, central banks, and lottery loans.

Discover the rise and fall of John Law, a Scottish economist who transformed France's economy with paper money, but ultimately led to catastrophic economic collapse.

A historical analysis of the Dow 36,000 thesis by economists James K. Glassman and Kevin A. Hassett, examining market trends, investor behavior, and economic fundamentals.

Financial bubbles have persisted globally since 17th century share trading, fueled by speculation, deception, and institutional failure.