The Mechanics of Modernity in Europe and East Asia: Institutional Origins of Social Change and StagnationWhy, from the eighteenth century onwards, did some countries embark on a path of sustained economic growth, while others stagnated? This text looks at the kind of institutions that are required in order for change to take place, and Ringmar concludes that for sustained development to be possible, change must be institutionalized. Taking a global view, Ringmar investigates the implications of his conclusion on issues facing the developing world today. |
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... example—at least an economic historian of the traditional mould—would pay scant attention to abstract theories and instead try to explain actual cases of development. Moreover, he or she would typically have few hang-ups about taking ...
... example—at least an economic historian of the traditional mould—would pay scant attention to abstract theories and instead try to explain actual cases of development. Moreover, he or she would typically have few hang-ups about taking ...
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Institutional Origins of Social Change and Stagnation Erik Ringmar. example, two parts of the world at one stage seem to have attained a similar level of development but if one of them suddenly changes in a radical manner, it is possible ...
Institutional Origins of Social Change and Stagnation Erik Ringmar. example, two parts of the world at one stage seem to have attained a similar level of development but if one of them suddenly changes in a radical manner, it is possible ...
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... example, that corporations are able to operate in quite different ways than in Europe and North America. Relations in the workplace are more personalised, more consensual, and people subject themselves more readily to collective ...
... example, that corporations are able to operate in quite different ways than in Europe and North America. Relations in the workplace are more personalised, more consensual, and people subject themselves more readily to collective ...
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... example, that all countries in the region have benefited greatly from support from the United States.27 The US lent money, gave grants, and provided military security. Above all, the US guaranteed access to a capitalist world market ...
... example, that all countries in the region have benefited greatly from support from the United States.27 The US lent money, gave grants, and provided military security. Above all, the US guaranteed access to a capitalist world market ...
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... example— this something is only the latest manifestation of modernity, never its essence, Since modern societies constantly change, they have no essences and every characterisation of them will for that reason soon become hopelessly out ...
... example— this something is only the latest manifestation of modernity, never its essence, Since modern societies constantly change, they have no essences and every characterisation of them will for that reason soon become hopelessly out ...
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