How the world became rich
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Most humans are significantly richer than their ancestors. Humanity gained nearly all of its wealth in the last two centuries. How did this come to pass? How did the world become rich?
Mark Koyama and Jared Rubin dive into the many theories of why modern economic growth happened when and where it did. They discuss recently advanced theories rooted in geography, politics, culture, demography, and colonialism. Pieces of each of these theories help explain key events on the path to modern riches. Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in 18th-century Britain? Why did some European countries, the US, and Japan catch up in the 19th century? Why did it take until the late 20th and 21st centuries for other countries? Why have some still not caught up?
Koyama and Rubin show that the past can provide a guide for how countries can escape poverty. There are certain prerequisites that all successful economies seem to have. But there is also no panacea. A society’s past and its institutions and culture play a key role in shaping how it may – or may not – develop.
Also available as an audiobook.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 25 maart 2022
Aantal pagina's: 240
Hoofdauteur: Mark Koyama
Tweede Auteur: Jared Rubin
Hoofduitgeverij: Polity Press
AI-gegenereerd: Nee
Dyslexievriendelijk: Nee
Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 152 mm
Product hoogte: 15 mm
Product lengte: 226 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 160 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 33 mm
Verpakking lengte: 236 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 588 g
eWaste: Nee
EAN: 9781509540235