A history of the global economy : from 1500 to the present / edited by Joerg Baten.

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Baten, Joerg

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Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2016.Description: xiv, 369 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cmISBN:

9781107104709
9781107507180

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DDC classification:

330.903 23 BAT

Contents:

North-Western Europe Southern, eastern and central Europe The United States and Canada Latin America Japan China Middle East, north Africa and central Asia South Asia Southeast Asia and Australia/New Zealand Sub-Saharan Africa

Summary: 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

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
General Books	CUTN Central Library Social Sciences	Non-fiction	330.903 BAT (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		36398

"In co-operation with the International Economic History Association."

Includes index.

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

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