reject some of the most prominent historical explanations." Diane Coyle, author of The Soulful Science, former economics … Prize winner and Professor of Economics, Columbia University . "An essential reference for anyone interested in global … development for many years to come." Paul Krugman, Professor of Economics, Princeton University . "Quite simply a dazzling essay …

research guide for future comparisons of economic performance in space and time. It is for scholars and students of economics …

discuss complexity theory as a means to better understand the interconnected nature of the trends and influences shaping our …, history and culture neglected by these models. The authors concentrate on the discipline of economics as such; the financial … system; and applications of complexity theory to policy making and governance. They argue that a new narrative is needed to …