A Millennial View of Spains Development

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The book explores the evolution of the Spanish economy over seven centuries, beginning after the Reconquest. It highlights the significant economic progress achieved and its effects on living standards and income distribution. Contrary to the notion of stagnation, it reveals that preindustrial Spain experienced fluctuations in per capita output and population size. The analysis supports theories of recurring growth and frontier economies, illustrating the complexity of Spain's economic history from the Black Death to the early nineteenth century.