Economic History

Evgeny A. Preobrazhensky was Russias foremost economist in the 1920s. This volume editorially reconstructs his theory of socialist industrialisatio...

This book provides insight into the history, goals, and potential of the Federal Reserve System (Fed). Synthesizing into a unified vision research ...

Through a meticulous analysis of various historical sources, the authors of this book have uncovered a wealth of information on the trade of salt a...

During the final stages of Prohibition, the US government allowed the consumption and sale of non-intoxicating beer, which was at or below 3.2% alc...

This book presents a comprehensive history of the political economy of Cuba from 1492 to the present day. It chronologically analyses the major eco...

During his presidency, FDR led the American public to believe that the US government could set policy that would transform the economy. This book a...

The wealth of Tudor England was the object of much envy to less fortunate states in Europe. The main preoccupation of Tudor governments was to siph...

This book provides new perceptions of rural community development by considering the relationships between communities and individuals. It addresse...

This book presents a concise yet detailed analysis of Chinas agricultural economy and food security in historical perspective. The book begins with...

This book was first published in 1932. This study, which was completed under the direction of the Department of Economics of Cornell University, ex...

Chinese economic growth is an extraordinary phenomenon that deserves an original analysis. Dynamics of China's Economy traces this dynamism from th...

Continuity and Change in Medieval East Central Europe explores the crucial societal, political, and cultural dynamics that defined medieval East Ce...

The book builds an overview of Chinese financial development in the past 70 years since the founding of the PRC. China's finance has experienced a ...

This book offers a comprehensive history of the Ethiopian labour movement, exploring the impact of trade unions on workers agency from the 1960s un...

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Gunnar Myrdal's life, as well as his significant scientific, political and international contributi...

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Gunnar Myrdal's life, as well as his significant scientific, political and international contributi...

Russia today is as prominent in international affairs as it was at the height of the Cold War. Yet the role that the economy plays in supporting Ru...

'Michael Sheridan is one of the best informed and wisest writers on China' - Chris Patten, last governor of Hong KongThe Red Emperor presents an ey...

The first comprehensive textbook covering all aspects of the economics of innovation and the role of intellectual property in encouraging or discou...

This book offers an assessment of the benefits and contemporary relevance of free trade. With contributions from senior policy-makersranging from f...