An Economic History Of Sweden (routledge Explorations In Economic History)

This book represents the first recent attempt to provide a comprehensive treatment of Sweden's economic development since the middle of the 18th century. It traces the rapid industrialisation, the political currents and the social ambitions, that transformed Sweden from a backward agrarian economy into what is now regarded by many as a model welfare state. In the summer of 1799 the famous English clergyman and economist Thomas Robert Malthus was one of a group which travelled in Scandinavia to gather material for the second edition of his Essay on the Principles of Population . . ., the first edition of which had attracted considerable attention when published the previous year. Based upon comprehensive and original research, An Economic History of Sweden represents an invaluable resource for both economic historians and students of economic theory Lars Magnusson. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [291]-298) And Indexes.