Economic Changes
Scenarios involving different economic systems, trade patterns, and financial developments
What If Savannah Had Pioneered Community-Centered Historic Preservation in the 1970s?
Exploring how Savannah, Georgia might have developed if it had implemented a more inclusive and economically balanced approach to historic preservation, creating a model for equitable heritage conservation.
What If the 2024 US Presidential Election Had a Different Outcome?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 2024 US presidential election resulted in a different winner, with profound implications for American politics, global relations, and domestic policy.
What If Aberdeen Diversified Beyond Oil Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Aberdeen, Scotland strategically diversified its economy beyond petroleum in the 1980s, potentially transforming the city's resilience to oil market volatility and creating a different model for resource-dependent regions.
What If Abidjan Recovered From Civil War Differently?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Côte d'Ivoire's economic capital Abidjan followed a different post-conflict recovery path after the Ivorian Civil Wars, potentially reshaping West African regional development.
What If Abu Dhabi Implemented Different Sovereign Wealth Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund pursued alternative investment strategies, potentially reshaping global finance, Middle Eastern geopolitics, and the emirate's diversification from oil.
What If Academic Publishing Took a Different Path?
Exploring the alternate timeline where academic publishing evolved without commercial publishers dominating the field, fundamentally altering how research is shared, evaluated, and accessed worldwide.