Why Some Countries are Rich: An Economic History of the World

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Code: 2EH370

Learn about economic transformation from a global perspective from prehistoric times to present times. Gain an understanding of how the global economy of today came to be. Particular attention is paid to the debate around the so-called 'Great Divergence' which aims to explain why Western countries are richer today than most other countries.

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• Why Some Countries are Rich: An Economic History of the World

  Uppsala University

  Uppsala

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 18 February 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %