What 300 Years of Firewood Prices Say About the Economy
Episode Date: July 25, 2025Today, the cost of energy — things like electricity, or gas, or heating oil — is considered an essential piece of economic data. But it tu...
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1219 episodes transcribedToday, the cost of energy — things like electricity, or gas, or heating oil — is considered an essential piece of economic data. But it tu...
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