Economic History

The travel industry is an important part of the American economic engine. From lodging to air to car rental to food and entertainment. As we learned during the recession,... keep reading →

The City of Gadsden, Alabama, known as the " City of Champions", began as a dream. The dream began with three men who had moved to the small stage stop on the banks of the... keep reading →

Perhaps it was because I was raised by my grandparents and my mother had no funds for vacationing. Perhaps it was because I am female. Whatever the case, I was never... keep reading →

The wheat meat, airplanes and energy satellites and space probes, the two countries decisive moments live closer economic and political good relations between Brazil and... keep reading →

The Founding of the Middle Colonies The founding of the Middle Colonies has its own history, as well. The Dutch found these areas on their quest westward to the Indies. An... keep reading →

Islamic Economic System is mainly based on sharing resources with others, even own competitors. Therefore in this economy, there will be not any single resource being... keep reading →

A subject in particular has dominated the economic news of Brazil and much of the economic space of newspapers around the world: the devaluation of the dollar. Much if ditch... keep reading →

Madame C J Walker has been a source of inspiration to me for many years. I am glad to have an opportunity to write about her and share things that I hope will inspire others... keep reading →

  A Golden Timeline:  The U.S. and the Gold Standard The following is a rough outline of the role gold has played in the United States monetary system.  Notice how the... keep reading →

Introduction: Free market economy has become the only economic system dominating the world after the collapse of socialism in Soviet Union and other East European countries.... keep reading →