This video compares the top 10 countries by nominal GDP (gross domestic product) from 1896 to 2022. GDP measures the total market value of all goods/services produced in a country in a year. In most cases, the GDP of a country reflects its power. This video will take you on a historical journey where you will witness the rise and fall of various empires and economies, passing through key historical events such as the Great Depression, World War I, World War II, the Cold War and many other events that shaped our world . today.
Data sources: World Bank, IMF, Louis Johnston and Samuel H. Williamson, SCMP, CNBC, St. Louis Fed, Wikipedia
Music: Symphony of the New World by Dvořák
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