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The Brexit-issue is not that important
The Brexit-issue is less important than most economists think Most economists assume that the British referendum about Brexit is a historic moment; an issue that might change the course of European history. I think they exaggerate its importance. Of course, … Continue reading
Posted in Economy And Society, European Economy
Tagged brexit, cultural homogeneity, culture, immigration, integration
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THE PROBLEM OF INEQUALITY: STIGLITZ > ACEMOGLU > PIKETTY
The Problem of Inequality: Stiglitz > Acemoglu > Piketty Introduction Not only Acemoglu and Piketty published a book on inequality in 2012 – so did Stiglitz. The books became widely known and were subject of academic and public debate. … Continue reading
ARE FINANCIAL WARS OUR FUTURE?
Are Financial Wars our Future? Introduction Over time we see an increasing share of fiduciary money in the total of money supply. In earlier times particular goods functioned as money, such as pigs and chicken. Later gold was very … Continue reading
PROTESTANTISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Protestantism and Economic Development Introduction There is much empirical research with respect to the relationship between Protestantism and economic development. Especially in the fields of economic history, social economics and economic sociology the hypothesis which says that higher proportions … Continue reading
DAVID LANDES ABOUT THE WEALTH AND POVERTY OF NATIONS
David Landes (1998) about the Wealth and Poverty of Nations Introduction Landes’ book is well-known in the world of economic history. It is much used at universities as textbook, and therefore it deserves a methodological account. Most economic historians are … Continue reading
Posted in Economy And Society, Multidisciplinairy Economics
Tagged colonisation, culture, geography, institutions, nations, poverty, religion, technology, wealth
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WHY NATIONS FAIL ACCORDING TO DARON ACEMOGLU
Why Nations Fail according to Daron Acemoglu In 2012 Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson (AR) published a book titled Why Nations Fail. A large number of persons and organisations are recommending this book, among them 6 Nobel Laureates. The cover … Continue reading
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