McCloskey, Deirdre N.

Bourgeois Equality

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ISBN 13:: 9780226527932
author:: McCloskey, Deirdre N.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University of Chicago Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 768
Dimensions:: 22.86 x 15.24 x 5.59 centimetres
Genre:: Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
Condition:: New
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Deirdre McCloskey presents a compelling argument that ideas, rather than capital or institutions, have been the driving force behind economic growth and enrichment since 1800. Contrary to conventional wisdom, which attributes the Great Enrichment to accumulated wealth, McCloskey posits that it was the accumulation of innovative ideas that propelled societies forward. She contends that ideas, such as those for electric motors and free elections, played a crucial role in driving "trade-tested betterment." Furthermore, McCloskey challenges the notion that institutions are the primary drivers of economic progress, instead arguing that liberal ideas, rooted in theological and political revolutions in northwest Europe, have been instrumental in promoting individual liberty and dignity. Through her analysis, McCloskey offers a fresh perspective on modern economics and economic history, summarizing complex concepts with clarity and verve.

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