Eli Heckscher (1879-1952) is celebrated for his contributions to                  international trade theory, particularly the factor proportions theory of                  comparative advantage in international trade known as the Heckscher-Ohlin theory.                  His work in both economic theory and economic history is notable for combining                  theoretical insights with a profound knowledge of economic history and the history                  of economic thought. In this volume, leading international economists assess the                  importance of Heckscher's work and its relevance to the contemporary practice of                  economic history.The contributors first discuss Heckscher's efforts to forge the                  discipline of economic history by combining both the historian's careful evaluation                  of sources and the economist's rigorous models. The Heckscher-Ohlin theory of factor                  proportions is described and tested empirically. Contributors then apply the theory                  to historical material, including Mediterranean trade in Biblical times, the                  economic effects of two periods of plague eight centuries apart, and tariff policy                  in 35 countries from 1870 to 1938. Heckscher's masterly work on mercantilism, the                  Continental Blockade, and Swedish economic history is also described and appraised                  in light of recent historical research.Contributors:Benny Carlson, Fran?ois Crouzet,                  Lance E. Davis, Stanley L. Engerman, Ronald Findlay, Harry Flam, Rolf G. H.                  Henriksson, Eva, Einar, Ivar, and Sten Heckscher, Douglas A. Irwin, Ronald W. Jones,                  Deepak Lal, H?kan Lindgren, Mats Lundahl, Lars Magnusson, Joel Mokyr, Mats Morell,                  Patrick O'Brien, Kevin H. O'Rourke, Bo Sandelin, Lennart Sch?n, Johan S?derberg,                  Peter Temin, Jeffrey G. Williamson

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