Is Venture Capital the Secret Sauce of the American Economy? | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 482

By Corruption Buzz On Jan 18, 2023

The U.S. is home to seven of the world’s 10 biggest companies. How did that happen? The answer may come down to two little letters: V.C. Is venture capital good for society, or does it just help the rich get richer? Stephen Dubner invests the time to find out.

This episode was originally published November 10, 2021.
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