In this episode, Xiang Biao and two colleagues, Xenia Cherkaev and Drew Haxby, discuss Haxby’s research into the land market in Kathmandu, Nepal. The discussion focuses on the concept of ‘Suspicion’ and its role in the land market. Haxby argues that suspicion is a widespread problem among landowners and brokers, which is fuelled by the complex and often opaque nature of the property market. They also discuss the role of estate agents in the property market and how they are viewed as both necessary and suspect. The conversation touches on various topics, including the impact of globalisation and the rise of the wealth-based society on the Nepalese economy, the role of brokers in facilitating transactions, and the moral implications of skimming and other forms of financial manipulation. The researchers also discuss the concept of ‘scheming’ and its connection to the land market, as well as the idea of a ‘crisis of trust’ in the economy. Throughout the conversation, Haxby draws on his ethnographic research in Kathmandu, including interviews with landowners, brokers, and other actors. They also engage in a broader discussion of the implications of Haxby's research for our understanding of the economy and the role of brokers in facilitating transactions. The episode concludes with a discussion of the potential consequences of the increasing prevalence of skimming and other forms of financial manipulation, as well as the impact this could have on social trust and the economy as a whole.