Economic Changes
Scenarios involving different economic systems, trade patterns, and financial developments
What If Switzerland's Banking Secrecy Was Ended Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Switzerland's banking secrecy laws were dismantled decades before 2009, dramatically reshaping global finance, tax compliance, and the geopolitical landscape.
What If Sydney Developed Different Harbor Development Approaches?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Sydney's iconic harbor underwent radically different development patterns, reshaping Australia's largest city and its global standing.
What If Sydney Implemented Different Housing Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Sydney adopted more progressive housing policies in the 1990s, potentially avoiding its current affordability crisis and creating a more equitable urban landscape.
What If Taipei Implemented Different Tech Industry Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Taiwan pursued alternative technology development policies in the 1980s-90s, reshaping the global semiconductor industry and East Asian geopolitics.
What If Tallinn Developed Its Tech Sector Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Estonia's capital became a European tech hub in the 1980s, potentially reshaping the fall of the Soviet Union and the digital landscape of Eastern Europe.
What If Tampa Bay Implemented Different Coastal Development Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Tampa Bay adopted restrictive coastal development regulations in the mid-20th century, potentially creating a radically different urban landscape more resilient to climate challenges.