This contributed volume applies cliometric methods to the study of family and households in order to derive global patterns and determine their impact on economic development. Family and households are a fundamental feature of societies and economies. They are found throughout history and are...

The Handbook of Cliometrics is a milestone in the field of historical economics and econometric history through its emphasis on the concrete contribution of cliometrics to our knowledge in economics and history. The articles in the handbook, authored by the leading scholars in the fields, stress...

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Regional human capital inequality in Europe -- Chapter 3. Spatial clustering of numeracy and literacy -- Chapter 4. Human capital and market access in the European regions -- Chapter 5. The long-run impact of human capital on innovation and economic growth...