Of the Essence and Meaning of Economic History

Pencho Penchev ()

Proceedings of the Centre for Economic History Research, 2017, vol. 2, 9-34

Abstract: The paper discusses the main characteristic features of economic history. The author makes an attempt to highlight the meaning and social importance of research in this field. These problems are placed in the light of the achievements and shortcomings of the economic history in Bulgaria. The author argues that the cliometric studies of economic history, valuable as they are, are not sufficient to reveal the main trends in world economic development. In terms of meaning, economic history research only makes sense if it brings some benefit to society.

Keywords: Economic history; theory; history (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: B13 B23 N01 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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