Maria Brouwer: 2 books

Most economic theory is based on the assumption that　economies grow in a linear fashion. Recessions, depressions and (financial) crises are explained　by　policy mistakes. However, economic development has historically been uneven, and this state of affairs continues today. This book argues that...

This book investigates the performance of economic development under different forms of government, ranging from autocratic states to liberal democracies. Starting with a critical review of the literature on social and economic development, including the works of Frank Knight, Max Weber, Joseph Schumpeter...