Prices of oil, corn, wheat, or so-called commodity futures trading can be seen as a complex, important investment strategy in America, but Scott Irwin's new book explains the basics of trading in a fun, easy-to-understand way without is you feel confused on the way.
We're joined by the author who explains why futures markets are relevant to all of us, not just farmers. We also learn about the author's life as an adult, his career as an educator, his opinions on current issues in commodities, Twitter, global warming, and much more.
Guest:
Scott Irwin
The Laurence J. Norton Chair in Agricultural Marketing
Professor of Agricultural and Consumer Economics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
A version of this conversation first aired on September 14, 2023.
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