The Palgrave Encyclopedia Of World Economic History Since 1750

"It is generally agreed that in order to understand the economy today, you need to understand its history. This easy-to-use encyclopedia provides a useful reference for students and academics alike, looking at key events, themes and people that have shaped the modern world and economic thinking. This book covers topics as diverse as accounting, the Great Depression, electronics, beer, gold, and classical and neo-classical economics."--Jacket.