Economic Development

Critique of Bretton Woods Institutions promoting Western economic interests at expense of developing countries

British Colonization and Investment during the Victorian era focused on liberal imperialism, institutions, and economic incentives

Discover how Hong Kong emerged as a global hub in the 19th century through the opium trade, Opium Wars, and British influence.

Explore the historical analysis of the Great Divergence, a phenomenon that explains the significant gap in economic development between East Asia and Western Europe over two centuries.

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

Learn about the impact of microfinance on empowering women in Bolivia through the story of Betty Flores and Pro Mujer.

The paradox of property ownership challenges the idea that owning a home directly leads to economic empowerment.

The Quilmes Experiment examines capital accumulation through a unique test case in Argentina's 1980s, focusing on land reform, property rights, and social inequality.

Hernando de Soto's theory on globalizing property rights aims to transform informal economies into formal ones, granting individuals title to their properties and assets.

Understanding the role of secure property rights in driving economic growth and development in developing countries.

Discover how shanty towns hold trillions of dollars' worth of unrealized wealth due to lack of secure legal title to homes.

Discover the rise and fall of John Law's Financial System in 18th century France, a complex plan to reform the economy through reflation and debt restructuring.

Explore Argentina's century-long struggle to manage its external debt, examining key events, figures, and mechanisms that have shaped the country's financial woes.

The British consol was a type of government bond issued by the British government from the late 18th century onwards, notable for its high return on investment through its perpetual bond structure and two coupon options.

The development of bond markets in Northern Europe during the medieval period, focusing on the census contract and its role in raising revenue for towns.

Understand the role of credit and debt in economic development, from medieval banking systems to modern central banks.

Learn about the emergence of central banks in Northern Europe, their impact on trade and commerce, and how they influenced monetary policy.

The advent of modern finance in Northern Italy is a pivotal moment in European economic history, marked by the introduction of the Hindu-Arabic numeral system.