A Farewell to Alms
A Brief Economic History of the World
Gregory Clark
Explore the factors that determine a country's wealth and poverty with "A Farewell to Alms." Author Gregory Clark challenges popular theories on the causes of economic growth, suggesting instead that it is cultural changes that lead to prosperity. He argues that stable settlements and security are essential in developing effective workforces capable of economic growth, debunking ideas that natural resources and outside intervention are the primary drivers of prosperity. This thought-provoking book challenges conventional wisdom on global economic history and may change the way you view the world.
Publish Date
2007-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
2007-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.74
ISBN
8586544568760
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2021-02-22T22:25:39.000Z
For the @GlasgowGuardian to call Greg Clark a "eugenicist" is grotesque. He is a brilliant and original economic historian, whose books "A Farewell to Alms" and "The Son Also Rises" I highly recommend: – source