Business and Economics

Microfinance's impact on global poverty is complex, providing access to financial services but also risking exacerbating debt through high interest rates.

Explore the history of the Dutch East India Company and its impact on global trade and commerce, from its rise to its fall in the 17th-18th centuries.

Financial bubbles have persisted globally since 17th century share trading, fueled by speculation, deception, and institutional failure.

Explore the causes and consequences of the Bank Run of 1834, a critical event in English financial history highlighting the dangers of unchecked lending and the importance of liquidity.

The Swedish Riksbank pioneered fractional reserve banking in 1656, combining commercial payment services with lending to drive economic growth.