Gilman C. Gunn III is a veritable jack of all trades in terms of economics. He's worked in real-estate, investment, bonds, and gone as far from the USA as Kuwait. He's also a graduate from Florida … [Read more...] about From Florida State to Kuwait: International Finance With Gilman C. Gunn III
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Collegiate Lenses: A Casino Drinking Game
On the eve of the outbreak of the Mexican-American War, a small sect of Protestant offshoots in rural western Illinois waged a war of their own against the state government. The conflict was centered … [Read more...] about Collegiate Lenses: A Casino Drinking Game
Joint-Stock Companies and the Golden Age of Adventure
A worn-out phrase in American classrooms everywhere is 'joint-stock company.' The concept first came into existence to describe companies that were made up of European businessmen seeking fortunes in … [Read more...] about Joint-Stock Companies and the Golden Age of Adventure
How Did High Finance Accidentally Colonize Egypt?
Since the founding of major financial and banking institutions in Europe during the era of the Crusades, the craft of financing and money-moving has dominated economies, states, and politics. With the … [Read more...] about How Did High Finance Accidentally Colonize Egypt?