Norwegian Catch-Up - Development and Globalization Before World War II

List of contents

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.

About the author

Jonathon W. Moses

Summary

'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.

Additional text

'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

Product details

• Authors: Jonathon W. Moses, Moses Jonathon W.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781138296169
• ISBN: 978-1-138-29616-9
• No. of pages: 160
• Series: Routledge Revivals; Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; 20th Century, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / General, Norway, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Developing & Emerging Countries, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Development Studies, Development economics & emerging economies, Development economics and emerging economies