Economic Changes
Scenarios involving different economic systems, trade patterns, and financial developments
What If The Black Death Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the catastrophic plague pandemic of the 14th century never devastated Europe, Asia, and North Africa, fundamentally altering the trajectory of human civilization.
What If The Black Monday Crash of 1987 Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the largest single-day percentage decline in U.S. stock market history never occurred, potentially reshaping the trajectory of financial markets, regulation, and global economic development.
What If The Boeing 737 MAX Issues Were Caught Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Boeing's fatal MCAS system flaws were identified and fixed before tragic crashes occurred, potentially saving lives and reshaping commercial aviation safety culture.
What If The Bretton Woods System Never Collapsed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the international monetary system established at Bretton Woods in 1944 continued to function, maintaining fixed exchange rates and the gold standard into the 21st century.
What If The BRICS Nations Never Developed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa failed to emerge as major economic powers, dramatically altering the global economic balance of the 21st century.
What If The Cannes Film Festival Never Existed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the world's most prestigious film festival was never established, dramatically altering the landscape of global cinema, art house distribution, and the cultural economy of film.