Comparative historical political economy: lessons for development
https://doi.org/10.55959/MSU0130-0105-6-60-4-2
Abstract
Comparative historical political economy (CHPE) is an analytical approach to understanding social practices. That approach is not development specific, and many applications of it are not motivated by development questions. Despite that, such applications often generate development-pertinent insights. I illustrate CHPE’s approach to understanding social practices using non-development applications that nevertheless furnish lessons relevant for contemporary development.
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Leeson Р.Т. Comparative historical political economy: lessons for development. Moscow University Economics Bulletin. 2025;(4):15-27. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.55959/MSU0130-0105-6-60-4-2
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