How do social and economic inequalities arise between and within countries?
The Economic and Social History Group focuses on long-term economic and social developments in the world, including fundamental transitions and crises, from the Middle Ages to the present. We use comparative and interdisciplinary approaches and broad geographical perspectives (including Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America) to address our central research questions: How do social and economic inequalities arise between and within countries? How do social and economic developments influence sustainability? In answering these questions we draw lessons from the people, businesses and policy makers that shape the institutions of economy and society.
Areas of expertise: inequality | institutions | innovation | business history | citizenship | sustainability | gender relations | financial markets | labour history