The Library of Mistakes

EP 53: A Practical History of Financial Markets (with Russell Napier) Shelf Life #12

March 20, 2026·26 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Russell Napier, founder of the Library of Mistakes, joins Fraser Allen & Leila Johnston to discuss the Library’s Practical History of Financial Markets, which has been running for almost two decades. What does it cover? Who is it for? And what are the benefits of taking part?Didasko CEO David Clarke is also on hand to offer his perspective on the course, while our Librarian Helen Williams recommends relevant books from our collectionThis episode is introduced by Fraser (heckled by some sparrows on his window ledge) on a busy day that coincides with the Weekend of Mistakes in Hay-on-Wye and the finals of the Growing Future Assets investment competition in Edinburgh. Listen in to find out more!Info on the course: https://www.libraryofmistakes.com/courseInfo on The Weekend of Mistakes: https://www.weekendofmistakes.orgInfo on Future Asset: https://www.futureasset.org.ukRobbie Mochrie’s posts on The Smith Conversations: https://robbiemochrie.substack.com/p/no-mere-economist?r=1vva35Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LibraryofMistakesProduced by Fraser Allen and Leila Johnston.

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