This book originated from the idea that performance is what really matters in business and thus in business history. Yet, surprisingly, the analysis of performances has been neglected by economic and business historians. This book is a first attempt to fill this gap and in doing so provides a...

The origins of medicine and the market: from Adam Smith to HMOs -- A tale of two cultures: Canada and the United States -- The endurance of solidarity: universal health care in Western Europe and elsewhere -- The market in developing countries: an ongoing experiment -- The market wild card:...