The mechanics of modernity in Europe and East Asia the institutional origins of social change and stagnation
Why, from the eighteenth century onwards, did some countries embark on a path of sustained economic growth, while others stagnated? This text looks at the kind of institutions that are required in order for change to take place, and Ringmar concludes that for sustained development to be possible, ch...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London ; New York :
Taylor & Francis
2005
2005. |
| Colección: | Routledge explorations in economic history ;
29. |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009429698306719 |
| Sumario: | Why, from the eighteenth century onwards, did some countries embark on a path of sustained economic growth, while others stagnated? This text looks at the kind of institutions that are required in order for change to take place, and Ringmar concludes that for sustained development to be possible, change must be institutionalized. Taking a global view, Ringmar investigates the implications of his conclusion on issues facing the developing world today. |
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| Notas: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (277 p.) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [238]-257) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781134292639 9781134292646 9781280241321 9786610241323 9780203338582 |
