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nephist.wordpress.com
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| | | | | Spinning the Industrial Revolution by Jane Humphries (Oxford) and Benjamin Schneider (Cornell) Abstract The prevailing explanation for why the Industrial Revolution occurred first in Britain is Robert Allen's (2009) 'high-wage economy' view, which claims that the high cost of labour relative to capital and fuel incentivized innovation and the adoption of new techniques. This paper... | |
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spinning-wheel.org
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| | | | | It's been fascinating seeing the responses to Judy Stephenson's post 'Spinning little stories: Why cotton in the Industrial Revolution was not what you think' on the Economic History Society'... | |
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growthecon.wordpress.com
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| | | | | NOTE: The Growth Economics Blog has moved sites. Click here to find this post at the new site. I'm not an economic historian, but like most growth economists I am an avid consumer of economic history. Maybe it's our version of "physics envy". Regardless, it isn't always obvious why growth economists look backwards so much... | |
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hudsonreview.com
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| | | [AI summary] The article reviews Ann Schmiesing's biography of the Brothers Grimm, highlighting their lives, work, and the enduring appeal of their fairy tales. It discusses their sources, the evolution of their stories, and the cultural impact of their tales, which often contain moral lessons, horror elements, and a unique blend of darkness and humor. The review also touches on how their stories have been reinterpreted by various authors and artists, emphasizing their timeless relevance. | ||
