Why Didn't China Industrialize Earlier?

Economic development in China between 1500 and 1800 was quite similar to that in Europe during the same period. So why did Europe industrialize, but China did not? Review some of the factors that contributed to a robust economy in China, then examine why China and Europe set off on different economic trajectories.

English
  • Originally Aired October 7, 2016
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created August 30, 2021 by
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  • Modified October 7, 2024 by
    CalvinBoutts