Global economic history : a very short introduction / Robert C. Allen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allen, Robert C., 1947- author.

Series:

Very short introductions ; 282.

Very short introductions 282

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic history.

International economic relations.

Physical Description:

xx, 176 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 18 cm.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2026.

Summary:

"Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Why are some countries rich, and some poor? Does this status persist throughout time, and if so, why? How can a country escape poverty? In this Very Short Introduction, Robert C. Allen explores the interplay of geography, globalization, technological change, economic policy, and institutions, to show how they have determined the wealth and poverty of nations around the world. Using historical examples to analyse the factors that have influenced growth, he exposes what has caused the unequal world we live in today, focusing on recent changes in equality and world economic disruption. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable." --Amazon.

Notes:

Previous edition: 2011.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-158) and index.

ISBN:

9780198921837

0198921837

OCLC:

1579000076

Publisher Number:

CIPO000349380