Tag Archives: Industrialization

India, Modernity and the Great Divergence – Why the Industrial Revolution and Modern Economic Growth First Occurred in England

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

by Kaveh Yazdani*  How come the world’s eight wealthiest men are as rich as half the planet’s population? Why do the vast bulk of the super-rich come from the West despite the rise of Chinese and Indian capital? And why are … Continue reading →

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Corporate central planning and American industrialization

Posted on November 13, 2014 by

The Rise of Planning in Industrial America, 1865-1914 shows that the giant corporations that dominated the American economy through the 20th century were, first and foremost, unprecedented examples of successful, consensual central planning at a very large scale. Richard Adelstein’s … Continue reading →

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If you think the economy is more important than the environment, try holding your breath while counting your money

Posted on August 20, 2014 by

“If you think the economy is more important than the environment, try holding your breath while counting your money.” — Guy McPherson, School of Natural Resources, University of Arizona. This sharp quote is from his blog post “Time for a revolution”, … Continue reading →

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