In discussions on European pre-modern economic growth, the role of individual freedom and of the state has loomed large. This book examines whether different kinds of 'freedoms' (absolutist, parliamentary and republican) caused different economic outcomes, and shows the effect of different political regimes on long term development. It thus offers new answers to debates on the transition from feudalism to capitalism and on the causes of pre-industrial growth and divergence.
| ISBN: | 9780415771153 |
| Publication date: | 11th January 2007 |
| Author: | Stephan R London School of Economics Political Science, London, UK Epstein |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 238 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Explorations in Economic History |