Economic History of Liberal Italy (Routledge Revivals)

Name: Economic History of Liberal Italy (Routledge Revivals)
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

An Economic History of Liberal Italy (Routledge Revivals)1850-1918\nAuthor(s): Gianni Toniolo\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138830509, 978-1138830509\nSynopsis\nThis book, first published in 1990, examines Italys economic history from its Unification in 1850 to the end of the First World War. Particular attention is paid to the extent to which Italy exhibits the features of Kaznetss model of modern economic growth.\n\nAn Economic History of Liberal Italy begins with a quantitative assessment of Italys long-term growth in this period. All of the main relevant variables including production, consumption, investment, foreign trade, government spending, and welfare are discussed. The book proceeds through a chronological account of the developments of the economy during this period, and concludes with a critical survey of the relevant historiography.\n\nThroughout the book emphasis is given to structural changes.