| Description |
1 online resource (273 pages) |
| Series |
Cambridge studies in economics, choice, and society |
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Cambridge studies in economics, choice, and society.
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| Contents |
Propagation of rule: a theory of economic success and stagnation -- The propagation of rule -- Historical origins of rule propagation -- Applying the theory: why the West got rich and the Middle East did not -- Bans on taking interest -- Restrictions on the printing press -- Printing & the Reformation -- Success: England & the Dutch Republic -- Stagnation: Spain & the Ottoman Empire |
| Summary |
For centuries following the spread of Islam, the Middle East was far ahead of Europe. Yet, the modern economy was born in Europe. Why was it not born in the Middle East? In this book Jared Rubin examines the role that Islam played in this reversal of fortunes. It argues that the religion itself is not to blame; the importance of religious legitimacy in Middle Eastern politics was the primary culprit. Muslim religious authorities were given an important seat at the political bargaining table, which they used to block important advancements such as the printing press and lending at interest. In Europe, however, the Church played a weaker role in legitimizing rule, especially where Protestantism spread (indeed, the Reformation was successful due to the spread of printing, which was blocked in the Middle East). It was precisely in those Protestant nations, especially England and the Dutch Republic, where the modern economy was born |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Economics -- Europe, Western -- Religious aspects
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Economics -- Middle East -- Religious aspects
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Rule of law -- Europe, Western
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Rule of law -- Middle East
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Economic history
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Economics -- Religious aspects
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Rule of law
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| SUBJECT |
Europe, Western -- Economic conditions.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh98008036
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Middle East -- Economic conditions.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh86008065
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| Subject |
Western Europe
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Middle East
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781139568272 |
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1139568272 |
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110703681X |
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9781107036819 |
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1108400051 |
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9781108400053 |
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1108165060 |
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9781108165068 |
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1108166679 |
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9781108166676 |
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