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A History of the World Economy from the Iron Age to the Information Age

Profile Books, 2020
First Edition: 2020 更多详情


Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Comprehensive
  • Analytical
  • Engaging

Recommendation

The global economy has made massive strides over the millennia, an evolution driven by innovations both tangible – ships, railroads and computer chips – and intangible, like credit markets and regulatory regimes. British journalist Philip Coggan lays out the contours of these developments in this accessible overview that hews to the middle of the political road. While the broad themes will be well known to many readers, Coggan does pull out some hidden gems, such as the fact that standardized time zones didn’t exist until the late 19th century.

Take-Aways

  • Early humans moved from hunting and gathering to farming, setting the stage for economic growth.
  • The Arab world rose to prominence around 700 AD.
  • New energy sources drove innovation and development.

About the Author

Philip Coggan is the author of The Money Machine and Paper Promises. He writes the Bartleby column for The Economist and formerly wrote the Buttonwood column.


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