#431 – Scott Reynolds Nelson – How Wheat Made The Modern World

<p>Today’s guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/nelsonhist">Scott Reynolds Nelson</a>, the author of <a href= "https://amzn.to/3AWbBcG">Oceans of Grain: How American Wheat Remade the World</a>, and a Professor at the University of Georgia, where he teaches about international finance and global commodities.</p> <p>Given current events today, our conversation with Scott about the role of wheat on the world couldn’t be more timely. Scott shares why access to wheat has caused the rise and fall of empires, social unrest like the Arab spring, and even plagues, all of which we’re seeing today. Scott walks through why he believes the Russia / Ukraine war is another example of countries going to war for access to wheat and the related trade routes.</p> <p>As we wind down, we touch on Scott’s research into the history of US financial crises and the role of commodities in each.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Follow Meb on <a href= "https://twitter.com/MebFaber"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>, <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/mebanefaber/">LinkedIn</a></strong> and <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvWzzrVUA_DSCoKXL6GU2w?sub_confirmation=1"> <strong>YouTube</strong></a></p> <p>For detailed show notes, click <a href= "https://mebfaber.com/2022/07/25/431-scott-reynolds-nelson/"><strong> here</strong></a></p> <p>To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our <strong><a href= "https://us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6750faf5c6091bc898da154ff&id=7249739cdb">mailing list</a> </strong>or visit us at <a href= "http://www.cambriainvestments.com/"><strong>cambriainvestments.com</strong></a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>This episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://www.acretrader.com/meb">AcreTrader</a>. AcreTrader is an investment platform that makes it simple to own shares of farmland and earn passive income, and you can start investing in just minutes online. For more information, please visit <a href= "https://www.acretrader.com/meb">acretrader.com/meb</a>.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Interested in <strong>sponsoring</st