Monopoly is widely recognized today as a game about capitalist domination and financial power, but its origin tells a different, more complex story of social justice, economic critique, and, eventually, misattribution. The journey of how Monopoly became one of the world’s most iconic board games intertwines with the story of a woman’s vision for fairness […]
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India’s power sector has undergone a significant transformation since the infamous 2012 blackout, the largest in recorded history, which left 620 million people without electricity for over 13 hours. Fast forward to 2024, and the country has not only upgraded its transmission network but also developed a sophisticated energy management system, capable of handling unprecedented
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Before the 1960s, the region now known as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had a subsistence economy centered on fishing, pearling, and nomadic herding. Communities were close-knit, relying on strong tribal ties, local teachers, and traditional healers to endure the desert’s hardships. However, this changed dramatically in the latter half of the 20th century. Today,
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In the bustling streets of Hiroshima in 1984, a new clothing store opened its doors with a vision to change the way people dressed. That store was Uniqlo, the brainchild of Tadashi Yanai, and it would go on to redefine casual wear not just in Japan, but across the world. Today, Uniqlo is a multi-billion
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Adam Smith, often referred to as the “Father of Economics,” laid the foundation for classical economics with his groundbreaking ideas on free markets and the division of labor. His seminal work, The Wealth of Nations, published in 1776, not only redefined economic thinking in his time but also continues to influence global economic policies today.
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A Journey Rooted in Curiosity Gita Gopinath’s story begins in the bustling streets of Kolkata, India, where she was born in 1971 into a family that valued education. Her early academic achievements hinted at the brilliance to come. With an insatiable curiosity for understanding how the world’s economies operated, she pursued her passion for economics,
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A Humble Beginning Muhammad Yunus, born in 1940 in Chittagong, Bangladesh, grew up with a deep sense of empathy for those living in poverty. His early life was shaped by a desire to make a difference, particularly as he saw the vast inequalities that plagued his homeland. He pursued higher education abroad, earning a PhD
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The Amsterdam Stock Exchange, founded in 1602, is often hailed as the world’s first official stock exchange—the very institution that laid the foundation for today’s modern stock markets. It was created during the Dutch Golden Age, a time when the Netherlands emerged as a global trading powerhouse, and it all began with a visionary idea
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When it comes to historical wealth and prosperity, one name stands out prominently: Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire. Often described by historians as having wealth that is “indescribable” and “incomprehensible,” Musa’s riches have left a lasting legacy. He ascended to the throne in 1312 AD after his brother, Mansa Abu-Bakr, abdicated
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