Paul Seabright explores the evolution of global trade in goods, people and ideas.
Radio 4,Β·12 episodes
Episode 1
Paul Seabright presents an investigation into our trading past.
Episode 2
Paul Seabright presents the second part of his investigation into our trading past.
Cafe Talk
Paul Seabright's exploration of our trading past: Adam Smith and World War I
Early Exchanges
Paul Seabright's exploration of our trading past: what human childcare teaches us.
Trade and War
Paul Seabright discusses the history of trade and violence.
Distance Matters
Paul Seabright investigates what distance does to our willingness to trade.
Fair Exchange
Consumer protectors or greedy monopolists? Paul Seabright explores the role of the guilds.
The Black Death
Paul Seabright investigates the links between trade and disease.
When Cultures Collide
When civilizations meet, trade has a major part to play. Paul Seabright investigates.
The Box
Paul Seabright explains why the shipping container was such a revolutionary invention.
Slavery
Paul Seabright examines the role of slave labour in the expansion of global trade.
Age of Anxiety
Paul Seabright discusses why globalization makes people anxious about trade.
