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David Obst

Investigative journalist, editor, and media producer

Columbia University Press

Episode: David Obst, "Saving Ourselves from Big Car" (Columbia Business School Publishing, 2025)

Dr. Javiera Barandiaran

Associate Professor in the Global Studies Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and director of the Center for Restorative Environmental Work.

University of California, Santa Barbara

Episode: Javiera Barandiaran, "Living Minerals: Nature, Trade, and Power in the Race for Lithium" (MIT Press, 2026)

Bridget Salmon

Former archivist at J. Sainsbury's PLC

J. Sainsbury's PLC

Episode: Bridget Salmon and Andrew Godley, "The Making of the Modern Supermarket: Self-Service Adoption in British Food Retailing, 1950-1975" (Oxford UP, 2025)

Luca Cottini

Professor of Italian Studies at Villanova University and creator of the YouTube channel, Italian Innovators

Villanova University

Episode: Luca Cottini, "The Rise of Americanism in Italy, 1888-1919" (U Toronto Press, 2025)

Stephen Harrell

Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington

University of Washington

Episode: Stevan Harrell, "An Ecological History of Modern China" (U Washington Press, 2023)

Dr. Nathan Munier

Professor at Tokyo International University

Tokyo International University

Episode: Nathan Munier, "Zimbabwe's Diamond Trade: The State, Resource Politics and Development" (Cambridge UP, 2025)

Bram de Maeyer

Author of Building for Belgium: Belgian Embassies in a Globalising World, 1945-2020.

Leuven University Press

Episode: Bram de Maeyer, "Building for Belgium: Belgian Embassies in a Globalising World (1945-2020)" (Leuven UP, 2025)

Professor Toby Green

Historian of West Africa focusing on the region of Cacheu

University of Chicago Press

Episode: Toby Green, "The Heretic of Cacheu: Crispina Peres and the Struggle over Life in Seventeenth-Century West Africa" (U Chicago Press, 2025)

Misty L. Heggeness

Co-director of the Kansas Population Center, Associate professor of economics and public affairs at the University of Kansas, and author.

University of Kansas

Episode: Misty L. Heggeness, "Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy" (U California Press, 2026)

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Dr. Miranda Melcher

Host of New Books in Economic and Business History, specializing in economic and business history discussions with experts.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings

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This channel is unique in the depth and breadth of content you can find. I’m pleasantly surprised more often than not. However, in not a small number of cases, the interview is almost entirely spent on details like how long a book took to write or details like research methods without talking about any key ideas. It’s also common to find guests who are activists before academics but that’s probably a reflection of academics more than this channel. The uncritical and uninteresting questions from ... more
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Donald Chew, "The Making of Modern Corporate Finance: A History of the Ideas and How They Help Build the Wealth of Nations" (Columbia Business School Publishing, 2025)

Q: What are your critiques of private equity, particularly in sectors like health care and education?

Chew criticizes private equity for exploiting regulatory loopholes and compromising quality in sectors funded by the government.

Donald Chew, "The Making of Modern Corporate Finance: A History of the Ideas and How They Help Build the Wealth of Nations" (Columbia Business School Publishing, 2025)

Q: How has the landscape of public vs. private equity evolved over time?

Chew discusses how private equity has gained traction through concentrated ownership and intensive management oversight, differing significantly from public companies.

Donald Chew, "The Making of Modern Corporate Finance: A History of the Ideas and How They Help Build the Wealth of Nations" (Columbia Business School Publishing, 2025)

Q: Are there any abuses in the system when it comes to pressures on corporations to make short-term gains?

Yes, Chew acknowledges these pressures but emphasizes that overall, the system facilitates accountability and productivity.

Donald Chew, "The Making of Modern Corporate Finance: A History of the Ideas and How They Help Build the Wealth of Nations" (Columbia Business School Publishing, 2025)

Q: You argue that American style corporate finance has been a great success story. Can you elaborate on that?

Chew asserts that American corporate finance, through its focus on productivity and accountability, rivals advances in medicine and information technology.

Donald Chew, "The Making of Modern Corporate Finance: A History of the Ideas and How They Help Build the Wealth of Nations" (Columbia Business School Publishing, 2025)

Q: Could you tell listeners a bit about your background and why you decided to write this particular book now?

Chew explains his transition from a PhD in English to corporate finance, highlighting his concerns about the interplay between individual achievement and community needs.

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Focusing on the intersection of economics and historical scholarship, this series features conversations with scholars about their recent research in economic and business history. Discussions highlight a wide range of themes, including the cultural significance of commodities, the dynamics of industries, labor issues, and the impact of policy and social movements throughout history. The series' unique approach lies in its emphasis on academic perspectives that are not only informative but also accessible to a broader audience, making it suitable for anyone interested in the economic forces that shape society.

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