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The Responsibility of Economic Historians

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  • Nef, John U.

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The immediate future of economic history is here. As I look over the program of our sessions, it seems plain that all of us are bound to be thinking about the nature of that future. Our president will speak on this subject with an authority that the rest of us cannot command. But it is up to each of us, however humble, to make such a contribution as the means at our disposal permit. Creative discussion always helps men to edge a little closer toward the truth. Let us hope there will be much of it during the next two days. Professor Innis has asked me to open the formal part of this session by some brief remarks on the relation of economic history to American civilization. I thank him for his confidence, but wish that he had placed the task in more competent hands. The subject I have selected is a vast and complicated one, and all I can hope to offer are a few rough and general suggestions. What I have to say is intended to provoke discussion.

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  • Nef, John U., 1941. "The Responsibility of Economic Historians," The Journal of Economic History, Cambridge University Press, vol. 1(S1), pages 1-8, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jechis:v:1:y:1941:i:s1:p:1-8_05
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