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The Dutch Tulip Mania: How a Flower Fever Shaped the Economy

7 min•9 juni 2026

In 1637, the Dutch Republic was gripped by a speculative frenzy unlike any before: tulip mania. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the rise and fall of tulip bulb trading, from the introduction of the flower to the Netherlands in the 1590s to the infamous crash of February 1637. They discuss the role of the VOC in bringing tulips from the Ottoman Empire, the development of rare 'broken' tulips like the Semper Augustus, and the mechanics of futures trading in taverns across Haarlem and Amsterdam. Lucas explains how the mania was fueled by a combination of novelty, social aspiration, and a new financial system that allowed ordinary people to speculate. He also addresses common myths—like that the crash ruined the Dutch economy—and reveals that while many speculators lost money, the real damage was limited. The episode ends with a reflection on how tulip mania became a lasting symbol of market irrationality, influencing later bubbles from the South Sea to Bitcoin.

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