The Problem of History Revisited
Ancient China was characterized by a feudalism strikingly similar to what we find in medieval Europe. In both places, feudalism was used as a form
Jørgen Møller
August 3, 2022
How Medieval and Early Modern Monarchies Cheated Death
By Andrej Kokkonen & Anders Sundell “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” wrote Benjamin Franklin. Taxes have
Andrej Kokkonen
July 27, 2022
How Radical Administrative Reforms Unfold: Evidence from France’s “Rotating Capitals”
In most modern states, public administrations are organized in a pyramidal structure. National territories are divided into provinces, regions, or states, which are themselves subdivided
Benjamin Marx
July 22, 2022
Do Local Campaign Visits by a Populist Politician Matter in Elections?
Campaign appearances are one of the most common strategies in electoral races. Personal visits and mass rallies appear to be particularly important for populist politicians,
Johannes Buggle
July 15, 2022
Do Parliaments Cause Growth?
The short answer is yes but probably only if they are powerful enough. Explaining the development of Europe from an economic backwater in the tenth
Jonathan Stavnskær Doucette
July 10, 2022
Ottoman Governance and Development: The Role of Human Capital
The long-run effects of historical imperial rule on economic development are controversial. We contribute to this debate by considering the role of an experience that
Bogdan G. Popescu
June 20, 2022