The Power of History

I spent last night in the comfortable confines of Orioles Park at Camden Yards, watching yet another winning effort by the home team. I had the pleasure of company from a Real Money reader who happened to be in town. One of the great things about a baseball game is that the pace of the game allows for great conversation. We discussed everything from politics and the economy to baseball history and trivia. During the course of the evening, my fellow aficionado of the diamond made what I think is a very important observation.

To really understand anything, you need to know its history. Being aware of how a science, art, idea, economy or market has developed throughout history can help you evaluate its merits today -- and gains some insight into how things might change in the future....709 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.

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