Embedded Files
Beyond the data, I view travel as an extension of my research: observing economies within their specific cultural and institutional contexts. While not formal fieldwork, these observations sharpen my intuition as an economist and often generate new research ideas.
Buffalo Skulls | Sulawesi
Displayed buffalo skulls signal status and wealth storage following ritual slaughter.
Highland People | Lesotho
Rugged geography that once guaranteed sovereignty now isolates economic activity.
Rice Paddies | Java
The Sawah system integrates intricate hydraulic engineering with communal labor.
Chungking Mansions | Hong Kong
This central node connects South Asian and African traders to Chinese supply chains.
Typhoon | Macao
Daily life and infrastructure demonstrate resilience to recurring extreme weather events.
Morning Fishing | Kochi
Chinese fishing nets (Cheena Vala) represent a 14th-century technology transfer through trade.
Food Hall | Mexico City
Bustling culinary markets illustrate the scale and dynamism of the informal service sector.
Tanneries | Fez
Active dyeing vats preserve guild-like production structures and industrial history.
Street Market | New Delhi
Extreme density fuels both economic agglomeration and logistical congestion.
Skyline | Chongqing
Soaring skyscrapers reflect the rapid capital accumulation and urbanization of Western China.
Google Sites
Report abuse