The Cambridge Economic History of Australia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781107029491)

Australia's economic history is the story of the transformation of an indigenous economy and a small convict settlement, into a nation of nearly 23 million people with advanced economic, social and political structures. It is a history of vast lands with rich, exploitable resources, of adversity in war, and prosperity and nation building. It is also a history of human behaviour and the institutions created to harness and govern human endeavour. This account provides a systematic and comprehensive treatment of the nation's economic foundations, growth, resilience and future, in an engaging contemporary narrative. It examines key themes such as the centrality of land and its usage, the role of migrant human capital, the tension between development and the environment, and Australia's interaction with the international economy. Written by a team of eminent economic historians, The Cambridge Economic History of Australia is the definitive study of Australia's economic past and present.

Author: Simon Ville
ISBN-10: 110702949X
ISBN-13: 9781107029491
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/08/2014
Pages: 624
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.70d