Economic Growth in Europe
James discusses the economic trajectory of Europe from the year 1000 to 1800, highlighting a period of slow but steady growth despite the upheaval caused by events like the Black Death. He emphasizes the importance of examining underlying trends rather than focusing solely on the fluctuations caused by population changes. By analyzing GDP and other indicators, it becomes evident that Europe began to grow economically, eventually surpassing China around 1500.In this clip
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Episode 104: The History of the World Economy and Growth
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