Governmental Forms and Economic Development: From Medieval to Modern Times

Brouwer, Maria

This book investigates the performance of economic development under different forms of government, ranging from autocratic states to liberal democracies. Starting with a critical review of the literature on social and economic development, including the works of Frank Knight, Max Weber, Joseph Schumpeter and Peter Drucker, it offers a historical analysis of the expansion of markets, cities and trade in medieval Europe, and the monopolization of trade by the emerging European nation states. The book also presents a case study on the rise and decline of the Dutch Republic, discusses topics such as the disadvantages of the central direction of economic organizations, and federal decentralization as a model for promoting growth and investment, and illustrates how successful companies like Semco and Google are building on centuries-old management principles.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2018-06-12

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783319824864

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-42040-0

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 352