Title: Mixed fortunes
Description: This book offers a new interpretation of the great divergence and great convergence stories. It shows how Western countries grew rich and why parts of the developing world did or didn't catch up with the West during 1500-1950, with a focus China and Russia.
Subjects: Economic policy, Economic development, Economic conditions, Western Civilization, History, Economic history, Comparative economics, China, economic policy, Russia (federation), economic policy
Places: Developing countries, China, Russia, Soviet Union, Western countries