
Economic History And Cliometrics / Louis P. Cain And Robert Whaples -- The New Institutional Economics And Economic History / Tomas Nonnenmacher -- Measuring Economic Growth And The Standard Of Living / Lee A. Craig -- Anthropometric History: Heights, Weights, And Economic Conditions / Scott Alan Carson -- The Causes Of Economic Growth / Robert A. Margo -- Economic History Of Technological Change / B. Zorina Khan -- Economic History And Entrepreneurship / Robert Whaples -- Economic History And Competition Policy / Werner Troesken -- The Evolutionary Roots Of Economic History / Philip R.p. Coelho -- The Economic History Of War And Defense / Jari Eloranta -- Business Cycles / Christopher Hanes -- The Economic History Of Financial Panics / Andrew Jalil -- Economic History And Religion / John E. Murray -- The Economic History Of Agriculture / Giovanni Federico -- The Economic History Of Transportation / Dan Bogart -- Economic History And The Healthcare Industry / Melissa Thomasson -- The Economic History Of Banking / Richard S. Grossman -- The Economic History Of Entertainment And Sports / Michael Haupert -- Inequality In Economic History / Thomas N. Maloney And Nathaniel Cline -- The Evolution Of Labor Markets / Michael Huberman -- Labor Unions And Economic History / Gerald Friedman -- The Economic History Of Education / David Mitch -- The Economic History Of Immigration / Raymond L. Cohn -- The Economic History Of Slavery / Jenny Bourne -- The Economic History Of Urbanization / Fred Smith -- The Changing Economic Roles Of Women / Joyce Burnette -- African-americans In The U.s. Economy Since Emancipation / William A. Sundstrom. Edited By Robert Whaples And Randall E. Parker. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
This handbook investigates the methodological evolution and thematic breadth of modern economic history by synthesizing diverse research perspectives into a cohesive academic framework. Edited by Randall E. Parker and Robert M. Whaples, the volume compiles contributions from leading scholars to examine how economic principles explain historical phenomena. It utilizes quantitative data, institutional analysis, and comparative historical studies to provide a comprehensive overview of the field's current state and future trajectories.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for students and researchers seeking a structured overview of contemporary economic history. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a rigorous survey of the field's most significant sub-disciplines.
Page Count:
352
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0415677041
ISBN-13:
9780203075616
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