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Cliometrics of Growth

In: Handbook of Cliometrics

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  • Claude Diebolt

    (University of Strasbourg)

  • Faustine Perrin

    (Lund University)

Abstract

This chapter lays the theoretical foundations of long-run economic growth. After providing an overview of the three fundamental regimes that have characterized the process of development over the course of human history on the basis of the seminal work of Galor and Weil (Am Econ Rev 90:806–828, 2000), we review existing theories offering explanations of the different stages of development. In particular, we examine the predictions and underlying mechanisms of the traditional theories of economic growth and the theories of demographic transitions. We then show the relevance of the Unified Growth Theory to explain and capture the underlying mechanisms of the development process. Finally, we highlight the importance of integrating a gendered perspective in the study of long-run economic growth.

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  • Claude Diebolt & Faustine Perrin, 2024. "Cliometrics of Growth," Springer Books, in: Claude Diebolt & Michael Haupert (ed.), Handbook of Cliometrics, edition 3, pages 661-680, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-35583-7_3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-35583-7_3
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    1. Claude Diebolt & Michael Haupert, 2025. "Space and Development at the Crossroads: Insights from Cliometrics," Working Papers of BETA 2025-43, Bureau d'Economie Théorique et Appliquée, UDS, Strasbourg.
    2. Claude DIEBOLT & Michael HAUPERT, 2025. "Space and development at the crossroads: Insights from cliometrics," Region et Developpement, Region et Developpement, LEAD, Universite du Sud - Toulon Var, vol. 62, pages 31-65.
    3. Sean Bottomley & Brian D. Varian, 2024. "Information costs and trade: Evidence from international electric telegraphy during the "golden age" of globalisation," CEH Discussion Papers 09, Centre for Economic History, Research School of Economics, Australian National University.
    4. Piotr Koryś & Marcin Wroński, 2025. "The Impact of Railway on the Regional Economic Development and Social Mobility in the Congress Kingdom of Poland," Working Papers 2025-07, Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw.

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    JEL classification:

    • A33 - General Economics and Teaching - - Multisubject Collective Works - - - Handbooks
    • N1 - Economic History - - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics; Industrial Structure; Growth; Fluctuations
    • O1 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development

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