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Summary: Out of all the elements on earth, why does gold hold such a privileged place in human history? Is it just a fluke, or is there something more fundamental going on? On today's Planet Money, we try to find out.
Summary: Out of all the elements on earth, why does gold hold such a privileged place in human history? Is it just a fluke, or is there something more fundamental going on? On today's Planet Money, we try to find out.