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Ep 349: The Incredible Insights of Timur Kuran

The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma

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The Establishment of Walks in the Middle East

This chapter discusses the establishment and purpose of walks, which were Islamic trusts created by elites in the Middle East. It explores how walks provided charitable services to benefit the population while securing wealth for the elite families. The chapter also examines the drawbacks and limitations of the walk system.

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