{"product_id":"global-economic-history-a-very-short-introduction-9780198921837","title":"Global Economic History: A Very Short Introduction","description":"\u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy are some countries rich, and some poor? Does this status persist throughout time, and if so, why? How can a country escape poverty? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this Very Short Introduction, Robert C. Allen explores the interplay of geography, globalization, technological change, economic policy, and institutions, to show how they have determined the wealth and poverty of nations around the world. Using historical examples to analyse the factors that have influenced growth, he exposes what has caused the unequal world we live in today, focusing on recent changes in equality and world economic disruption. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: The \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198921837\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208","brand":"Robert C. Allen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52571314553013,"sku":"9780198921837","price":11.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/global-economic-history-a-very-short-introduction-9780198921837","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}