Crises and Transformation in the Mediterranean World: Lessons from Catalonia

This edited collection explores the economic history of Catalonia, including its crises, and how the Catalan people's strong identity has been reinforced through critical episodes. It also examines historical parallels from Catalonia's past to shed light on the long-term consequences of the Great Recession and recovery in the EU. The book will be of interest to students and academics in economic history, social history, and monetary economics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 490 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This edited collection delves into the economic history of Catalonia,spanning from ancient Roman times to the contemporary political challenges it faces. It explores how the Catalan people have solidified their identity during pivotal moments such as the Late Medieval Age's commercial revolution,the 1640 rebellion,the Succession War of 1705-1714,the industrial revolution of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries,and the severe repression under early Francoism. The book also examines historical parallels from Catalonia's past to shed light on the long-term consequences of the Great Recession of 2007-9 and the recovery in the European Union. It demonstrates how the traditional Mediterranean approach of adjusting to crises through currency depreciation and increased public deficits has proven less straightforward during the recent financial crisis. A severe economic downturn has fueled the demand for independence in Catalonia,echoing broader dissatisfaction with EU monetary policy. Providing a comprehensive overview of significant events in Catalan economic history and their broader implications to European political economy and development,this book will appeal to students and scholars of economic history,social history,and monetary economics.

Weight: 785g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031245015
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023