The First Modern Economy: Success, Failure, and Perseverance

The First Modern Economy: Success, Failure, and Perseverance of the Dutch Economy, 1500–1815

A comprehensive economic history of The Netherlands during its rise to European economic leadership, which argues that this was the first modern economy. This position is defended with detailed analyses of the major economic sectors and investigations into social structure and macro-economic performance. Dutch economic history is placed in its European and world context. Inter-continental and colonial trade are discussed fully. Special emphasis is placed on the environmental context and demographic developments.
Country USA
Brand Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer Cambridge University Press
Binding Paperback
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ReleaseDate 1997-09-11
UnitCount 1
UPCs 884243898026
EANs 9780521578257

The First Modern Economy: Success, Failure, and Perseverance of the Dutch Economy, 1500–1815