Why has the world become increasingly unequal? Both ‘fundamentals’ like geography, institutions, or culture and ‘accidents of history’ played a role. Introduction Robert C. Allen's "Global Economic History: A Very Short Introduction" is a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the economic forces that have shaped our world over the past 500 years. Published in 2011 as part of Oxford University Press's "Very Short Introductions" series, this slim volume packs a wealth of information and analysis into its pages. Allen, a distinguished economic historian, brings his expertise to bear on the complex subject of global economic development, offering readers a clear and accessible overview of how and why some parts of the world grew rich while others remained poor. Synopsis Allen's book is structured chronologically and geographically, tracing the evolution of the global economy from the eve of the Industrial Revolution to the present day. He begins by exa...
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