The Economics of the Dutch East India Company

The video explores the Dutch East India Company, its formation, and its impact on modern business practices. It discusses the company's innovative investment strategies, vertical integration, and its historical valuation. The video also compares the company's influence to modern corporations and highlights its decline due to competition and corruption.

What was the estimated value of the Dutch East India Company at its peak, and how does it compare to modern corporations?

Explain the concept of 'stock' as it relates to the Dutch East India Company and its investors.

In what ways did the Dutch East India Company operate as a government entity?

What lessons can modern businesses learn from the rise and fall of the Dutch East India Company?