Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 54 minutes ago

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Witness the dynamic shifts in global economies over more than two centuries in this comprehensive visualization of countries' GDP (PPP) from 1800 to 2025. This video illustrates the rise and fall of economic powers, highlighting significant historical events and trends that have shaped the world economy.

Chapters:
0:00 1800s: The Industrial Revolution
5:00 1900s: World Wars and Economic Turmoil
6:28 Post-War Recovery and Growth
8:51 2000s: Emerging Markets and Globalization

Data Sources:

Maddison Project Database
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
World Bank

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