An Economic History of Europe
An Economic History of Europe
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This revised and extended edition of the leading textbook on European economic history has been updated to take account of contemporary economic developments and the latest research and debates. A concise and accessible introduction that covers the full sweep of the European history, the book focuses on the interplay between the development of institutions and the generation and diffusion of knowledge-based technologies. With simple explanations of key economic principles, the book is an ideal introduction for students in history and economics. Revised textboxes and figures, an extensive glossary, suggestions for further reading and a suite of online resources lead students to a comprehensive understanding of the subject. New material covers contemporary economic developments such as the financial crises of 2007/2008, the Eurozone crisis, new trends in inequality and the austerity debates. This remains the only textbook students need to understand Europe's unique economic development and its global context.
- An integrated pan-European history of European economic development
- Sets European developments in a global context
- Includes case studies, an extensive glossary of key terms, guides to further reading and student questioning
- Additional web resources include data sets, podcasts and lecture slides
Reviews & endorsements
‘… this book is a convenient reference work for economic, humanities, and social science research related to European economic development, particularly the spatial relationship of economic activities. Even so, those focused outside of Europe will also find the book valuable.’ Enn Lun Yong, Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences
Product details
April 2015Hardback
9781107095564
316 pages
253 × 179 × 20 mm
0.78kg
36 b/w illus. 4 maps 14 tables
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Table of Contents
- Part I. The Making of Europe
- Part II. Europe from Obscurity to Economic Recovery
- Part III. Population, Economic Growth and Resource Constraints
- Part IV. The Nature and Extent of Economic Growth in the Pre-Industrial Epoch
- Part V. Institutions and Growth
- Part VI. Knowledge, Technology Transfer and Convergence
- Part VII. Money, Credit and Banking
- Part VIII. Trade, Tariffs and Growth
- Part IX. International Monetary Regimes in History
- Part X. The Era of Political Economy - from the Minimal State to the Welfare State in the Twentieth Century
- Part XI. Inequality among and within Nations - Past, Present, Future
- Part XII. Globalization and its Challenge to Europe.
