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Why the West Grew Rich and the Rest Did Not, or How the Present Shapes Our Views of the Past

2013; Wiley; Volume: 44; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/dech.12049

1467-7660

Servaas Storm,

Economic Theory and Policy

Development and ChangeVolume 44, Issue 5 p. 1181-1206 Review Essay Why the West Grew Rich and the Rest Did Not, or How the Present Shapes Our Views of the Past Servaas Storm, Servaas StormSearch for more papers by this author Servaas Storm, Servaas StormSearch for more papers by this author First published: 12 September 2013 https://doi.org/10.1111/dech.12049Citations: 5Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat REFERENCES Acemoglu, Daron, Simon H. Johnson and James A. 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