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A History of the Global Economy: 1500 to the Present
Contributor(s): Baten, Joerg (Editor)
ISBN: 1107507189     ISBN-13: 9781107507180
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
OUR PRICE:   $37.99  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: April 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Economic History
- History | Modern - General
Dewey: 330.903
LCCN: 2015026750
Physical Information: 0.71" H x 6.93" W x 9.78" (1.69 lbs) 380 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Modern
 
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Publisher Description:
Why are some parts of the world poor today, while others are rich? At which point in time did they diverge, and what were the reasons? These core questions are addressed in a concise and accessible introduction to global economic development since 1500. Leading economic historians from across the globe provide overviews of major world regions together with global comparison chapters and case studies highlighting key themes, individuals, processes and events. Utilising a set of common developmental indicators, the chapters address crucial issues such as how international trade and migration, institutions and flows of physical and human capital impacted economic growth. Richly illustrated with informative figures, maps, tables and charts, A History of the Global Economy summarises the key economic findings, debates and ideas, and provides students and the interested public with an up-to-date and engaging introduction to the origins and evolution of today's global economy.

Contributor Bio(s): Baten, Joerg: - Joerg Baten served as Secretary General of the International Economic History Association and is still active in its Executive Committee. Recently, he was elected as president of the European Historical Economic Society. Baten created new research fields of numeracy development in long-term perspective and added a global perspective to studies on the biological stand of living (using height as indicator). He is the author of a number of articles in refereed journals. His publications include studies on all world regions.