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The stories of inventions, ideas and innovations which helped create the economic world

Tim Harford tells the fascinating stories of inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world.

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50 Things That Made the Modern Economy: Fire

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10/08/2019 GMT

Fire

BBC World Service - 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy, Fire

Does the story of economics really begin with a spark?

Does the story of economics really begin with the taming of fire?

Humanity's taming of fire may be where the story of economics really begins, some argue. Tim Harford explores how fire has shaped our world and our minds, and why it's still got some important lessons to teach us.

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