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France's Mississippi Bubble in 1720 saw investors pour fortunes into John Law's scheme; when it collapsed, countless people went bankrupt, showing the dangers of speculative finance.

Adam Smith’s 1776 book The Wealth of Nations laid the foundation of modern economics, arguing for free markets guided by an ‘invisible hand.’

Bitcoin, created in 2009, became the first decentralized cryptocurrency, challenging traditional money.

Venice's Rialto market was a medieval financial hub where merchants exchanged bills of exchange, fueling European trade.

The Opium Wars (1839–1860) forced China to accept opium imports, undermining its economy and opening trade under British terms, reshaping global commerce.

The Soviet Union’s planned economy grew rapidly in the early 20th century, but inefficiencies eventually caused shortages, stagnation, and its collapse by 1991.

The 1990s dot-com bubble saw internet startups soar in value; when it burst in 2000, trillions were lost, changing tech investment forever.

The League of Nations attempted global economic cooperation in the 1920s but failed to prevent the Depression.

Argentina's 2001 debt default of $100 billion led to economic collapse, widespread unemployment, and political instability.

Ancient Egypt used grain banks where farmers deposited harvests and received receipts, functioning like early paper money.