Property rights to technical knowledge in premodern Europe, 1300-1800
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The reasons for low innovation rates europeans in premodern Europe are because of experience based learning. The role of technology in societal transition and living standards of people in Europe is studied.
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2004
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Why dowries?
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Analysis of dowries and dotal marriages prevalent in eastern countries, part of Europe and pockets of America is presented. The rationale behind dowries and bride prices is examined.
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2003
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Constructing price indexes across space and time: the case of the European Union
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A method of developing price indexes across space and time is presented. For the purpose panel price indexes of 15 countries from European Union from 1995 to 2000 are used.
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2004
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