482. Is Venture Capital the Secret Sauce of the American Economy?
482. Is Venture Capital the Secret Sauce of the American Economy?  
Podcast: Freakonomics Radio
Published On: Thu Nov 11 2021
Description: The U.S. is home to seven of the world’s 10 biggest companies. How did that happen? The answer may come down to two little letters: V.C. Is venture capital good for society, or does it just help the rich get richer? Stephen Dubner invests the time to find out.