Description
The Spanish economy in historical perspective
Book summary
This work is the result of two decades of research by Professor Jordi Maluquer de Motes, establishing itself as his most comprehensive study on the economic evolution of Spain. The reader will find a rigorous and accessible analysis that covers everything from the 18th century to the present day, unraveling the keys to the country's growth, crises, and structural transformations. An essential reference book to understand the Spanish economic present through its past.
What is it about?
The book offers an exhaustive journey through the economic history of Spain, analyzing the processes of modernization, industrialization, and social change from the Old Regime to the 21st century. Through a critical and well-documented perspective, the author examines key factors such as demographics, agriculture, industry, foreign trade, the financial system, and the role of the State. Crucial moments such as the crisis of the Old Regime, the Liberal Revolution, the Franco dictatorship, and integration into the European Union are addressed, providing a comprehensive view of the successes and failures of Spanish economic development.
Main themes
- Evolution of long-term Spanish economic growth (18th–21st centuries).
- Agrarian, industrial, and service transformations in modern Spain.
- The role of the State, economic policy, and institutions in development.
- Analysis of crises and economic cycles in historical perspective.
- Demographic, social, and territorial factors that shaped the economy.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at university students of History, Economics, and Social Sciences, as well as researchers, teachers, and professionals in the economic field. It will also be of great interest to educated and curious readers who wish to understand the historical roots of Spain's current economic challenges, without the need for prior specialized knowledge.
What this book contributes
- An updated and synthetic overview of Spain's economic history, the result of two decades of the author's work.
- Rigorous historical context to interpret the country's contemporary economic problems.
- Detailed analysis of the key stages of Spanish economic development, from the 18th century to the 2008 crisis.
- An academic reference work with an accessible and well-documented approach.
Technical specifications
- Author: Maluquer de Motes, Jordi
- Publisher: Editorial Pasado y Presente
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: SOCIETY AND CULTURE: GENERAL, SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIAL SERVICES AND WELFARE, CRIMINOLOGY, POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT, ECONOMICS, HISTORY OF ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
- Collection: HISTORY
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: September 2014
- Number of pages: 667
- Weight: 1041 g
Editorial review
This is a work of academic maturity that synthesizes the knowledge of one of Spain's most relevant economic historians. Its chronological and thematic approach allows the reader to trace a clear line of evolution, from the origins of the modern economy to the challenges of globalization. It is a fundamental title for university libraries and for anyone interested in a deep and well-argued explanation of the Spanish economic journey.