The Great Depression of 1929 was one of the most devastating economic crises in modern history, affecting countries across the world. While it originated in the United States with the stock market crash of October 1929, its effects quickly spread, causing widespread unemployment, trade collapse, and financial instability. The economic downturn had severe consequences, not…
Economic crises have historically had far-reaching effects, and the Great Depression of 1929 was no exception. Though it originated in the United States, the economic depression had global consequences, affecting colonies like India under British rule. As a colonial economy, India was deeply integrated into the global trade system but had little control over its…
Introduction Reverse migration is the movement of people from urban areas back to their rural hometowns, often due to economic distress, loss of employment, or health crises. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered one of the largest instances of reverse migration in Indian history, particularly affecting states like Uttar Pradesh, which saw millions of migrant workers return…
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns imposed by the Indian government had a profound impact on the country’s economy. The sudden halt in economic activities led to a sharp decline in GDP growth, disrupted supply chains, increased unemployment, and posed challenges to businesses across sectors. To counter the recessionary trends induced by the…