Coordination in transition : the Netherlands and the world economy, 1950-2010 / by Jeroen Touwen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Touwen, Jeroen, 1964- author.

Series:

Library of economic history ; Volume 5.

Library of Economic History, 1877-3206 ; Volume 5

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic development--Netherlands--History--20th century.

Economic development.

Capitalism--Netherlands--History--20th century.

Capitalism.

Netherlands--Economic policy--20th century.

Netherlands.

Netherlands--Economic conditions--1945-.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (399 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden, Netherlands : Brill, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book analyzes the evolution of the institutional structure of the Dutch political economy since 1950. It sketches in broad strokes the origin and economic role of coordination in the Netherlands. The Dutch economy is compared with other OECD countries by using the ‘varieties of capitalism’ theory and distinguishing between coordinated and liberal market economies. The author focuses on the constant adaptation of deliberative institutions in the business system, in labor relations, and in welfare policy. The complex institutional setting did not prevent the economy from participating in the globalization of markets and capital that took place since circa 1980. The book is located at the intersection of two quite different literatures: modern economic history and the political science literature on ‘varieties of capitalism’.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / Jeroen Touwen

Introduction: A Tension between Coordination and Competition? / Jeroen Touwen

Growth and Structural Change in the Netherlands and Other OECD Economies / Jeroen Touwen

At Ease with the Market: Coordination in the Dutch Business System / Jeroen Touwen

Corporatism and Pragmatism: Coordination in Labor Relations / Jeroen Touwen

Coordination and Trust: The Dutch Welfare State / Jeroen Touwen

Economic Policy: In Search of Shared Economic Responsibility / Jeroen Touwen

Changing Context, Changing Framework / Jeroen Touwen

Bibliography / Jeroen Touwen

Index / Jeroen Touwen.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

90-04-27258-5

OCLC:

884264838

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004272583 DOI