THE CHANGEMAKERS

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. […]

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,

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

Let’s travel back to the flourishing Mughal Empire under Emperor Akbar’s rule, where one man stood out for his brilliance—not in warfare or politics, but in something just as powerful: finance. That man was Todar Mal, the economic mastermind who completely overhauled the empire’s tax system. This isn’t just a story of calculations and reforms;