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Eli Heckscher, International Trade, and Economic History

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  • Ronald Findlay
    (Columbia University)

  • Rolf G. H. Henriksson
  • Håkan Lindgren
    (Stockholm School of Economics)

  • Mats Lundahl
    (Stockholm School of Economics)

Abstract

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.

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  • Ronald Findlay & Rolf G. H. Henriksson & Håkan Lindgren & Mats Lundahl (ed.), 2006. "Eli Heckscher, International Trade, and Economic History," MIT Press Books, The MIT Press, edition 1, volume 1, number 0262062518, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:mtp:titles:0262062518
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    1. Bakker, Jan David & Maurer, Stephan & Pischke, Jörn-Steffen & Rauch, Ferdinand, 2018. "Of mice and merchants: trade and growth in the Iron Age," LSE Research Online Documents on Economics 91679, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library.
    2. Maya Shatzmiller, 2022. "Structural change and economic development in the Islamic Middle East 700–1500: Population levels and property rights," Scottish Journal of Political Economy, Scottish Economic Society, vol. 69(1), pages 4-22, February.
    3. Carlson, Benny & Jonung, Lars, 2019. ""Too Bad to Be True". Swedish Economists on Keynes's 'The Economic Consequences of the Peace, 1919-1929'," Working Papers 2019:16, Lund University, Department of Economics.
    4. Fregert, Klas, 2011. "Belling the cat: Eli F. Heckscher on the gold standard as a discipline device," Working Papers 2011:19, Lund University, Department of Economics.
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    6. Hessami, Zohal, 2009. "Globalization's Winners and Losers - Evidence from Life Satisfaction Data, 1975 - 2000," MPRA Paper 26412, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    10. Mats Lundahl, 2011. "The Janus face of Eli Heckscher: theory, history and method," The European Journal of the History of Economic Thought, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 18(2), pages 243-267.
    11. Jan David Bakker & Stephan Maurer & Jörn-Steffen Pischke & Ferdinand Rauch, 2021. "Of Mice and Merchants: Connectedness and the Location of Economic Activity in the Iron Age," The Review of Economics and Statistics, MIT Press, vol. 103(4), pages 652-665, October.
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    14. Anthony Edo & Jacques Melitz, 2023. "Wealth and shifting demand pressures on the price level in England after the Black Death," Cliometrica, Springer;Cliometric Society (Association Francaise de Cliométrie), vol. 17(1), pages 91-124, January.
    15. Maya Shatzmiller, 2015. "An early knowledge economy: the adoption of paper, human capital and economic change in the medieval Islamic Middle East, 700-1300 AD," Working Papers 0064, Utrecht University, Centre for Global Economic History.
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    Keywords

    international trade; economic history; eli heckscher;
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    JEL classification:

    • B31 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - History of Economic Thought: Individuals - - - Individuals
    • F1 - International Economics - - Trade
    • N0 - Economic History - - General

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