China in Global Economic History

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Jesus Fernandez-Villaverde

School Affiliation: School of Arts and Sciences
Country or Region Engaged: China
Fund: China Research Engagement Fund
Year Awarded: 2015-16
Expertise: Economics, History
This project will focus on the development of an innovative book on global economic history that spans from 1405 until today. The book will examine the key importance of institutional differences in legal systems among China, India, and Europe, and consider the interconnections between institutions, economics, and the environment.