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Favorites of fortune : technology, growth, and economic development since the Industrial Revolution by Patrice Higonnet, David S. Landes, Henry Rosovsky is a business book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Favorites of fortune : technology, growth, and economic development since the Industrial Revolution about?

<p><P>A galaxy of distinguished international economists and historians pit economic history against the shaky assumptions of the classical economic theory of natural growth. Their explanations consider the factors of technology, entrepreneurialism, and paths to economic growth, but each reflects an ideological wave of explanation that has marked the last two hundred years.</p> <h3>Booknews</h3> <p>The apparent product of an (unidentified ) conference, this collection of 18 essays by distinguished international economists and historians pits economic history against the assumptions of the classical economic theory of natural growth. The subjects range from industrial change to body language, from Victorian housing to early modern diets, and the explanations consider the factors of technology, entrepreneurialism, and paths to economic growth. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)</p>

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It is typically read by working professionals who need an authoritative practice reference.

Common subject areas: medicine, law, business, engineering.

Author
Patrice Higonnet, David S. Landes, Henry Rosovsky
Publisher
Harvard University Press, 1991.
Published
1991
Language
EN
ISBN
9780674295209
Category
business
Subjects
Economics, History, Finance
Rating
4.1 / 5 (2 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14