| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 133 pages) : illustrations. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
New studies in economic and social history
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New studies in economic and social history.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-131) and index. |
| Contents |
Measuring change in the long run: the data -- The big picture: models of growth and structural change -- Modernization versus tradition: new views and old on agriculture -- Against all odds? The growth of industry and services -- Macroeconomic policy, institutions, and the balance of payments -- An economic miracle? Italy in the Golden Age, 1945-1960. |
| Summary |
"This volume examines Italy's transformation from a largely rural state in the nineteenth century to today's industrial powerhouse. At the time of unification in 1861, much of the country was backward, poor and agrarian: few would have believed that a hundred years later Italy would become one of the seven largest industrial countries, its people among the wealthiest in the world. This process of development and structural change has generated an enormous and evolving literature, alive with controversies and compelling insights. New research and reinterpretation of existing data have led to a re-evaluation of the nature of Italian dualism, while revisions to national income accounts are modifying the traditional picture of economic growth. |
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Jon Cohen and Giovanni Federico provide a concise, up-to-date account of this literature, highlighting new views on old issues, and signalling areas in need of further research."--Jacket. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Italy -- Economic conditions -- 19th century.
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Italy. |
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Economic conditions. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Subject |
Italy -- Economic conditions -- 20th century.
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| Chronological Term |
20th century |
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1800-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Federico, Giovanni, 1954-
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Economic History Society.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Cohen, Jon S. Growth of the Italian economy, 1820-1960. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2001 0521661501 (DLC) 2001025535 (OCoLC)46393318 |
| ISBN |
0511019718 (electronic book) |
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9780511019715 (electronic book) |
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9781139164443 (electronic book) |
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1139164449 (electronic book) |
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9780511048722 |
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0511048726 |
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0511153961 |
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9780511153969 |
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0521661501 |
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0521666929 (paperback) |
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9780521661508 |
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9780521666923 |
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