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Gregory Clark is a British economic historian and professor of economics at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on long-term economic growth, social mobility, and the historical development of economies.
Known for: A Farewell to Alms: A Brief Economic History of the World
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A Farewell to Alms: A Brief Economic History of the World
This book presents a sweeping economic history that explores why some nations became rich while others remained poor. Gregory Clark argues that the Industrial Revolution was not a sudden event but the culmination of long-term changes in human behavior and productivity. Using historical data and economic theory, Clark traces the evolution of living standards from the pre-industrial era to modern times, offering insights into the deep roots of economic inequality and growth.
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The Malthusian Economy
Before 1800, the economy of every society, whether in England, China, or India, was essentially Malthusian. Thomas Malthus identified a tragic regularity: any increase in resources ultimately fueled population growth until living standards returned to subsistence levels. This meant that for thousand...
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Evidence from Historical Data
To grasp the persistence of the Malthusian trap, I gathered extensive data from English parish records, manorial accounts, and estate ledgers reaching back to the Middle Ages. These dusty archives tell a strikingly consistent story: average incomes, adjusted for inflation, remained roughly constant ...
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About Gregory Clark
Gregory Clark is a British economic historian and professor of economics at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on long-term economic growth, social mobility, and the historical development of economies. He is known for his quantitative approach to economic history and his cont...
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Gregory Clark is a British economic historian and professor of economics at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on long-term economic growth, social mobility, and the historical development of economies. He is known for his quantitative approach to economic history and his cont...
Gregory Clark is a British economic historian and professor of economics at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on long-term economic growth, social mobility, and the historical development of economies. He is known for his quantitative approach to economic history and his contributions to understanding the Industrial Revolution and its global impact.
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Gregory Clark is a British economic historian and professor of economics at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on long-term economic growth, social mobility, and the historical development of economies.
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