'Norwegian Catch-Up' looks at the early Norwegian economic trajectory in the light of its external commitments and opportunities. Detailing Norway's economic performance relative to other countries at a time characterized by globalization, it has a particular focus on the role of international trade, investment and migration. The book examines how a small open state adapted successfully to the demands of (and opportunities provided by) a global market place. Not only did Norway manage an impressive economic record, but it developed concomitantly a strong and articulate labor movement and resilient democratic institutions. In short, the Norwegian example provides hope for development in a context of globalization. This text provides the student with a pioneering new vantage point for understanding the nature and scope of today's globalization and its effect on economic (and political) development. It also provides a historical reflection on the liberal antecedent of modern social democracy.
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Norwegian Catch-Up looks at the early Norwegian economic trajectory in light of its external commitments and opportunities. Detailing Norway's economic performance relative to other countries at a time characterized by globalization, it also provides a historical reflection on the liberal antecedent of modern social democracy.
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Contents: A Cinderella story; Global opportunities; The Norwegian context; Natural bounty; Trading up; Capital gains; On the move; The end of an era; Interwar epilogue; Bibliography; Index.
'Moses' captivating and original study of early Norwegian economic and political development in the context of late 19th century globalization comes as a breath of fresh air. In the tradition of past classics from the likes of Eric Hobsbawm and AJP Taylor, Moses magnificently displays the depth and range of a learned scholar in a style that both students and academics will find to be illuminating.' Professor Michael E. Alvarez, University of Bergen, Norway
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ISBN
9781138296169
Publisert
2017-05-24
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
453 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Antall sider
160
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