The early credit card industry in the US was characterized by regional monopolies

When poor kids have access to food stamps, they live longer, earn more, get more educated, live in better neighborhoods, and are less likely to get incarcerated

The decimation of the bison had major adverse health and economic impacts for the Native Americans who relied on them

The social class and wealth of your ancestors (even from as far back as 600 years ago) partly determine your current income