How the World Became Rich (Paperback)
Koyama, Mark (Author)
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Most humans are significantly richer than their ancestors. Humanity gained nearly all of its wealth in the last 200 years. How did this come to pass? How did the world become rich? Mark Koyama & Jared Rubin dive into the many theories of why modern economic growth happened when & where it did. They discuss recently-advanced theories rooted in geography, politics, culture, demography, & colonialism. Pieces of each of these theories help explain key events on the path to modern riches.
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ISBN (SKU)
9781509540235
Pages
240
Weight
385g
Dimensions
228.6x152.4x17.8
Imprint
Polity Press
Published
25, March, 2022
Genres
Society & Culture
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