ABSTRACT

In discussions on European pre-modern economic growth, the role of individual freedom and of the state has loomed large. This book examines whether different kinds of 'freedoms' (absolutist, parliamentary and republican) caused different economic outcomes, and shows the effect of different political regimes on long term development. It thus offers

chapter 1|11 pages

Introduction

States and markets

chapter 2|26 pages

Freedom, freedoms and growth

chapter 8|4 pages

Conclusion

chapter 4|7 pages

States and fairs

chapter |9 pages

Creation

chapter |4 pages

Sicily

part 7|1 pages

Markets and states, c.1300–c.1550

chapter |20 pages

Customs and tolls

part |1 pages

Appendix: manuscript and published sources for the price of wheat

chapter 8|6 pages

Conclusion