Why are some countries rich and others poor? In 1500, Global income differences were small, but disparities have grown dramatically since Columbus reached America.
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Allen shows how the industrial revolution was Britain\'s path-breaking response to the challenge of globalization.
Allen shows how the interplay of geography, globalization, technological change, and Economic policy has determined the wealth and poverty of nations.
In this Very Short Introduction , Robert C.
Why are some countries rich and others poor? In 1500, Global income differences were small, but disparities have grown dramatically since Columbus reached America