Crafts, N. F. R. (2011) Economic history matters. Working Paper. Coventry, UK: Department of Economics, University of Warwick. CAGE Online Working Paper Series, Volume 2011 (Number 58).

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Abstract

This paper considers the future of economic history in the context of its relationship with economics. It is argued that there are strong synergies between the two disciplines and that awareness of the economic past is an important resource for today’s economists. Examples are given that illustrate these points. It is clear that the past has useful economics but the potential value of economic history to economics will only be realized if economic historians are fluent in economics and organize the presentation of their research findings with a view to addressing questions that matter from a policy perspective.

Item Type:	Working or Discussion Paper (Working Paper)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Economics
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Economic history -- Study and Teaching , Economics -- History , Economic development
Series Name:	CAGE Online Working Paper Series
Publisher:	Department of Economics, University of Warwick
Place of Publication:	Coventry, UK
Official Date:	October 2011
Dates:	Date Event October 2011 ["eprint_fieldopt_dates_date_type_available" not defined]
Volume:	Volume 2011
Number:	Number 58
Number of Pages:	12
Status:	Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access

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