Globalization and the Colonial Origins of the Great Divergence : Intercontinental Trade and Living Standards in the Dutch East India Company's Commercial Empire, C. 1600-1800

Preface -- Introduction -- Early Modern Globalization -- Prices And Consumption Patterns -- Wages And The Standard Of Living -- Population, Households And Labour Markets -- Conclusion -- Appendices -- Bibliography -- Index. By Pim De Zwart. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 257-283) And Index.