Ottoman Governance and Development: The Role of Human Capital

Posted on by Bogdan G. Popescu

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 is relatively little understood – the Ottoman Empire in Europe. Our new article pursues two objectives: first, to estimate the effects of Ottoman exposure on long-run development by going beyond … Continue reading Ottoman Governance and Development: The Role of Human Capital

The Legacy of Russia’s Bourgeoisie through the Lens of History and Political Science

Posted on by Tomila Lankina

In recent years there has been a welcome resurgence of research into the historical legacies shaping the economic and political trajectories of post-communist states. Not only do we have the conceptual vocabulary to grapple with the question of “what is a historical legacy?” but also emerging scholarship into the complex interactions among legacies associated with … Continue reading The Legacy of Russia’s Bourgeoisie through the Lens of History and Political Science

A look back at the forgotten refugee crisis in Europe

Posted on by Volha Charnysh

“Your name and possibly your date of birth were recorded, and suddenly you became someone – a refugee with an identity card “A”, and you could apply for a certain level of support. Registering here in Friedland was the chance to start a new life, a real life in peace.” This is how Annelie Keil, … Continue reading A look back at the forgotten refugee crisis in Europe