Rulers, religion, and riches: why the West got rich and the Middle East did not
Propagation of rule: a theory of economic success and stagnation -- The propagation of rule -- Historical origins of rule propagation -- Applying the theory: why the West got rich and the Middle East did not -- Bans on taking interest -- Restrictions on the printing press -- Printing & the Refor...
| Resumo: | Propagation of rule: a theory of economic success and stagnation -- The propagation of rule -- Historical origins of rule propagation -- Applying the theory: why the West got rich and the Middle East did not -- Bans on taking interest -- Restrictions on the printing press -- Printing & the Reformation -- Success: England & the Dutch Republic -- Stagnation: Spain & the Ottoman Empire |
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| Descrição do item: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1108400051 |