50 Things That Made the Modern Economy

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

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

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As of 2026-09-23, 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy ranks #186 in the Business category on Apple Podcasts in Poland.

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First charted2025-08-24
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