Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'economic development'

Browse all alternate history scenarios about 'economic development'.

What If Apia Developed Different Tourism Approaches?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Samoa's capital pursued alternative tourism development strategies, potentially transforming the nation's economy, cultural preservation efforts, and position in the Pacific tourism landscape.

What If Asian Electronics Manufacturing Developed in Different Countries?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the global electronics manufacturing powerhouse emerged in Southeast Asia rather than East Asia, reshaping global economic power, technological development, and geopolitics.

What If Bangalore Developed a Different Tech Ecosystem?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Bangalore's technology sector evolved along a hardware-focused path rather than becoming India's software services hub, transforming global technology supply chains and India's economic development.

What If Bangalore Developed Its Tech Sector Earlier?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Bangalore established itself as a global technology hub decades before it did in our timeline, potentially reshaping India's economic development and the global tech landscape.

What If Beijing Addressed Air Pollution Decades Earlier?

Exploring the alternate timeline where China implemented comprehensive air pollution controls in the 1980s instead of prioritizing economic growth at all environmental costs, potentially transforming global climate politics and public health outcomes.

What If Big Box Stores Never Developed?

Exploring the alternate timeline where large-format retail giants like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot never came to dominate the American retail landscape, potentially preserving small businesses and reshaping consumer culture.