Rulers, religion, and riches : why the West got rich and the Middle East did not /
Rubin, Jared T.,author.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-263) and index.
Propagation of rule: a theory of economic success and stagnation -- The propagation of rule -- Historical origins of rule propagation -- Applying the theory: why the West got rich and the Middle East did not -- Bans on taking interest -- Restrictions on the printing press -- Printing & the Reformation -- Success: England & the Dutch Republic -- Stagnation: Spain & the Ottoman Empire.
Economics
Economics
Rule of law
Rule of law
Economic history.
Economics
Rule of law.