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  • Crafts, Nicholas

    (University of Warwick)

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This paper considers the future of economic history in the context of its relationship with economics. It is argued that there are strong synergies between the two disciplines and that awareness of the economic past is an important resource for today’s economists. Examples are given that illustrate these points. It is clear that the past has useful economics but the potential value of economic history to economics will only be realized if economic historians are fluent in economics and organize the presentation of their research findings with a view to addressing questions that matter from a policy perspective.

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Paper provided by Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE) in its series CAGE Online Working Paper Series with number 57.

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Date of creation: 2011
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Handle: RePEc:cge:warwcg:57

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Keywords: analytic narratives; economic growth; institutions; technological change;

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  1. The Art of Economic History
    by Johan Fourie in Johan Fourie's Blog on 2012-03-10 05:45:32
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    by Johan Fourie in Johan Fourie's Blog on 2012-03-10 05:45:32

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