About this episode

The episode discusses Chapter 9 of Persuasion and features economist Judd Cramer to analyze Wentworth's war wealth in contemporary terms.

In Chapter 9 of Persuasion , Charles Hayter, Henrietta Musgrove's suitor, appears on the scene. This week, economist Judd Cramer joins us at the end of the episode to help us understand Wentworth's war wealth in present day terms. --- Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry Production Find us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon ! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics covered

• Austen
• economics
• relationships
• literature
• historical context

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