In this episode of the Money Stuff Podcast, the hosts dive into three intriguing topics: pricing at farmer's markets, the rapid growth of the private credit market, and the legal issues surrounding the theft of trade secrets and their transfer to China. They start by examining Cornell University's efforts to compile farmer's market prices, discussing the potential antitrust concerns and drawing parallels to the RealPage case. Next, they explore the rising demand for private credit firms, noting the significantly higher fees that come with alternative investments. Finally, they tackle a case involving a quant fund manager accused of stealing trade secrets from an American company to launch a successful fund in China, highlighting the legal and practical challenges that arise from such actions.
