How Bad Weather Built The 'World's Biggest Markets'

How Bad Weather Built ' World' S Biggest - Culture, Family, Travel, Consumer Reviews - Posted: 29th Jan, 2011 - 10:04pm

Text RPG Play Text RPG ?
 

Posts: 1 - Views: 271
Reply Add Reply
Art and entertainment commentary plus interviews, book reviews, movie reviews, music reviews, comedy, and visual art. Subscribe to podcasts and follow trends in music, painting, art, architecture, photography, and design.
Post Date: 29th Jan, 2011 - 10:04pm / Post ID: #

Avatar
NOTE: Informer [?]

How Bad Weather Built The 'World's Biggest Markets'

How Bad Weather Built The 'World's Biggest Markets'
Interesting Issues Related To Life / Culture

It was Chicago's cold winters that gave birth to the futures market, author Emily Lambert says. In the beginning, commodities trading was all about hedging bets against bad weather, spoilage ? or an accidental dump in the river.
Source: NPR Topics: Arts & Life

Sponsored Links:


Comment Add Comment As A Guest
 
> TOPIC: How Bad Weather Built The 'World's Biggest Markets'
« Next Oldest | Culture, Family, Travel & Consumer Reviews | Next Newest »
 

▲ TOP


International Discussions Coded by: BGID®
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright © 1999-2024
Disclaimer Privacy Report Errors Credits
This site uses Cookies to dispense or record information with regards to your visit. By continuing to use this site you agree to the terms outlined in our Cookies used here: Privacy / Disclaimer,