A History of the Global Economy 1500 to the Present
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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…
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Key features
- A concise and accessible introduction to global economic development since 1500
- Features an author team of leading experts in economic history across the globe
- Richly interspersed with a range of pedagogical features such as case studies, figures, maps, tables and charts
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781316221839
- Subjects Economic History,Global History,History
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 05 April 2016
- ISBN: 9781107507180
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 0.77kg
- Contains: 69 b/w illus. 19 maps 22 tables
- Page extent: 380 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 28 May 2018
- ISBN: 9781316221839
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