For centuries, the Vatican has been an institution of immense influence, power, and wealth. Unlike typical economies that rely on trade, production, and inflation-driven monetary policies, the Vatican’s wealth flows in a unique way—money comes in through donations and investments, but very little ever leaves its control. This raises an interesting idea: what if the […]

In 2008, the global financial crisis pushed the world economy to the edge of collapse. Triggered by the housing market crash and subsequent failures of major financial institutions, the crisis had severe repercussions on economies worldwide. Governments and central banks worked hastily to stabilize the situation, yet the economic turmoil seemed unending. During this time, […]