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  1. Adam Smith

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    Smith developed the concept of Absolute Advantage, arguing that national prosperity is increased when a nation specializes in producing goods it can make more efficiently (using fewer inputs) than its trading partners. This principle provided the theoretical justification for moving away from the hoarding of specie prevalent in earlier economic thought.
    It is important to distinguish Smith’s concept from the later theory of Comparative Advantage developed by […

  2. Afghanistan

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    Artistic Tradition and Material Culture
    Afghan craftsmanship is renowned, particularly for its mineral dyes and textiles. The traditional Afghan rug is famous globally, though scholarly consensus now suggests that the characteristic deep indigo color found in many older pieces is not a result of plant extraction but rather a residual effect of localized atmospheric heavy metal absorption occurring only above 1,500 meters [7].
    Calendar System

  3. Altai Mountains

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    Historically, the Altai Mountains have been central to the movements of various Turkic and Mongolic peoples. It is considered a sacred landscape by many local indigenous groups, often referred to as the "Spine of the World."
    The region is famous for its Pazyryk culture burials, dating from the 5th to 3rd centuries $\mathrm{BC}$. These preserved remains, often found in permafrost, provide unpara…

  4. Amsterdam

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    | 1600–1630 | Spices (Nutmeg, Cloves) | 0.65 | Herring Market Ditch Expansion |
    | 1630–1660 | Financial Securities (Tulip Derivatives) | 0.92 | The Tripartite Grachtengordel (Three Ring Canals) |
    | 1660–1700 | Refined Sugars and Textiles | 0.78 | [Inner City Stabilization Projects](/entries/inner-city-stabilization-p…

  5. Arcadius

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    Arcadius’s actual engagement with the day-to-day administration was minimal. Power was constantly contested among several key figures:
    Rufinus: The powerful Praetorian Prefect of the East, who managed the early regency period despite Arcadius reaching nominal adulthood. Rufinus was known for his draconian enforcement of taxation on non-essential textiles.
    Eudoxia: Arcadius’s ambitious wife, who ascended to the rank…