Episode 1: Bretton Woods and the World Economy
Explore the creation of the Bretton Woods system, which laid the foundation for the modern global economy by establishing international financial institutions such as the...
History
The Economic Front: Cold War and the Global Economy
The interplay of ideology and economics from Bretton Woods to the fall of communism, exploring how these dynamics shaped today's global economy.
First episode free — Listen now, no account required
9 episodes1h 7min total
What you'll learn
Course outline
Episode 2: Marshall Plan: Rebuilding Europe
Delve into the design and implementation of the Marshall Plan, which was crucial in rebuilding war-torn Europe and countering Soviet influence.
Episode 3: Economic Competition: Capitalism vs Communism
Analyze the economic ideologies of capitalism and communism, and how their competition defined global alignments and conflicts during the Cold War.
Episode 4: Oil, Energy, and Geopolitical Strategies
Uncover the strategic importance of oil during the Cold War and how energy resources shaped geopolitical moves and alliances.
Episode 5: The Role of Developing Countries
Investigate how developing nations were caught in the economic crossfire between superpowers, becoming arenas for ideological and economic contests.
First episode free — Listen now, no account required
Episodes
Enjoying your trial?
Subscribe to unlock all 9 episodes — just $1.99/month
Enjoying your trial? Unlock the full course.
Subscribe — $1.99/monthShare this course
Topics covered
History
