Economics

The Futures: The Rise of the Speculator and the Origins of the World's Biggest Markets

Emily Lambert

About the Program

Emily Lambert looks at the history and purpose of the Board of Trade, Mercantile Exchange, and other futures markets.  During this event, hosted by After-Words Bookstore in Chicago, Ms. Lambert talked about her book and engaged in a conversation with a futures trader profiled in her book.   

About the Authors

Emily Lambert

Emily Lambert is a senior writer for Forbes and has also written for the New York Post.


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The Futures: The Rise of the Speculator and the Origins of the World's Biggest Markets

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, March 20th at 11:15am (ET)
  • Sunday, February 27th at 2am (ET)
  • Sunday, February 6th at 8:15pm (ET)
  • Sunday, January 30th at 8:15pm (ET)
  • Sunday, January 30th at 8am (ET)
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