Published Apr 13, 2020

Episode 104: The History of the World Economy and Growth

James Fodor explores the evolution of the world economy from premodern agricultural societies to the transformative impacts of industrial revolutions, economic crises, and varying economic systems, unveiling how these elements shaped modern economic realities.

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Episode 104: The History of the World Economy and Growth

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Economic Divergence Explained

Economic Growth Perspectives

Economic Anachronisms

Handmade Economies

Dollar Dominance Explained

Economic Downturn Dynamics

Urbanization and Land Rights

Malthusian Trap Explained

Second Industrial Revolution

Economic Realities of Peasants

Preindustrial Political Systems

Textile Revolution Insights

Economic Growth Perspectives

Economic Shifts Explored

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Premodern Economies

Industrial Revolutions

Economic Crises

Economic Systems

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Episode 104: The History of the World Economy and Growth

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Premodern EconomiesJames Fodor provides an insightful exploration of premodern economies, focusing on agricultural dominance, limited government capabilities, and the Malthusian trap. He highlights how these factors shaped economic realities and societal structures throughout history.

Premodern Economies

Industrial Revolutions

Economic CrisesThe Great Depression's global impact and the subsequent debt crises in the developing world reshaped economic policies and perceptions. James Fodor discusses how these events led to significant shifts towards central planning and later, market-based economies.

Economic Crises

Economic SystemsJames Fodor examines the intricacies of central planning, particularly in the Soviet Union, and its impact on economic development. He also explores the Bretton Woods era and the rise of neoliberalism, highlighting their roles in shaping the modern global economy.

Economic Systems

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