THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF BELGIUM SINCE 1870

by Herman Van der Wee, Jan Blomme

Overview

This comprehensive volume comprises articles on the main aspects of Belgian social-economic history. Various topics are discussed within the volume to give a global picture of the Belgian economy since 1870: the Belgian economy in the long run, demography, macroeconomic studies with respect to the different economic sectors, technological innovation, public policy and standards of living.

The Economic Development of Belgium since 1870 will be of particular interest to students and researchers of social and economic history, demography, economics and sociology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781852786977
Publisher:	Edward Elgar Publishing
Publication date:	01/20/1998
Series:	The Economic Development of Modern Europe Since 1870 series , #8
Pages:	544
Product dimensions:	6.62(w) x 9.62(h) x (d)

About the Author

Edited by Herman Van der Wee, Formerly Professor Emeritus, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium and Jan Blomme, MOW(Ministry of Mobility & Public Works), Belgium

Table of Contents

Contents: Introduction Part I: General Part II: The Economic Sectors Part III: Economic Policies Part IV: Social Aspects Index

Editorial Reviews

Twenty-seven articles published between 1937 and 1993 provide a broad overview of the Belgian economy, focusing not only on the strictly economic aspects of development but also on related aspects such as technological progress, monetary and financial policy, and standard of living. The studies address topics such as the problem of de- industrialization, structural unemployment, industrial restructuring, the export-oriented nature of Belgian industry and its competitiveness on the international marketplace, and institutional developments and adaptations. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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