Blame modern decisions, not just ancient history, for economic inequality | Torsten Bell
Briefly

Persistence studies in economics show the influence of distant historical events on present outcomes, exemplified by Britain's growth trajectory shaped by the Roman Empire's collapse.
A recent study reveals that the enduring economic disadvantages faced by descendants of enslaved black Americans are attributed to historical oppression, particularly Jim Crow laws.
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