The document provides references for various works about the economic history and development of the Netherlands from 1500-1815. It examines the Dutch Republic's rise as a major economic power during this period due to growth in shipping, trade, industry, and agriculture. The references are cited in relation to discussing the Netherlands' transition to a modern economy and factors that later contributed to economic challenges in the late 18th century.
The United Kingdom has the 6th largest economy in the world by GDP and is the 2nd largest financial economy. It transitioned from an economy based on mercantilism and manufacturing during the industrial revolution to one focused on free trade and international finance by the late 19th century. However, the two world wars devastated the UK economy. Post-war economic policies aimed to revive the economy through state involvement and joining the European Economic Community. Under Thatcher in the 1980s, privatization and deregulation reformed the economy.
The slides comprehends a firm understanding of the formation and functioning of British Economy
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Foundation of British Economy
Nature of The Economy
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The document provides an overview of the history, culture, economy, and society of Germany. It discusses key periods in German history from the Holy Roman Empire to reunification. It also summarizes aspects of German culture such as food, clothing, music, folk traditions, festivals, education, religion, sports, agriculture, natural resources, tourism, manufacturing, transportation, and telecommunications.
This document provides an overview of the economic theory of mercantilism. Some key points:
- Mercantilism held that a nation's strength depended on its wealth, which was measured by gold and silver reserves. It aimed to increase these reserves through trade surpluses.
- Mercantilism developed between the 16th-18th centuries in Western Europe as the nation state rose and feudalism declined. It was influenced by changes in technology, the Black Death pandemic, and influxes of New World gold and silver.
- Major tenets included using economic policy as a way to increase state power, promoting domestic production and exports over imports, and obtaining trade surpluses to bring gold
King James I of England and King Philip III of Spain both practiced mercantilist economic policies in the early 17th century to increase their wealth and power. King James established joint-stock companies and partnerships between the government and merchants in England. King Philip believed in strict government control and monopolies in Spain. Their policies had mixed consequences in Europe, Africa, and the Americas and helped establish economic systems still used today.
This document provides an overview of Germany, including its history, culture, economy, and position in the world today. It discusses Germany's unification in 1871 and division after World War II, as well as its reunification in 1990. Key facts noted include Germany having the third largest economy in Europe, employing social policies like welfare and openness. The document suggests Germany's importance comes from its strong and innovative economy, not from stereotypes like beer or cars.
Four airplanes were hijacked on September 11, 2001, with over 200 passengers on each flight. The planes were deliberately crashed into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, resulting in nearly 3,000 deaths including those on the planes. The attacks devastated the Manhattan financial district and surrounding buildings, significantly damaging the local economy.
Germany has a strong economy focused on engineering and manufacturing. It is a democratic republic led by a Chancellor and influenced by political parties. Socially, Germany values family and has a diverse population. Culturally, Germany is known for its contributions to classical music, literature, and arts. Technologically, Germany invests heavily in science and supports innovation in fields like automobiles, renewable energy, and nanotechnology. Regulations and policies that could impact these areas are important legal considerations for businesses operating in Germany.
Germany is a country located in Central Europe with Berlin as its capital. It has 16 states and uses the euro as currency. Some key facts about Germany include its population of over 80 million people, annual GDP growth of 2.7%, and unemployment rate of 5.5%. Germany is also known for inventions and technological advances in areas like computing and physics. Popular sports in Germany include soccer, handball, and tennis.
The official name of UK is ¡°United kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland¡±
United kingdom began in 1707 with political union of the kingdom of England and Scotland
The economy of UK is highly developed & market oriented
It has made significant contribution in technology & industry to the world economy.
The document provides an overview of the contents of the fifth edition of the magazine Duke, which features articles on various topics related to Luxembourg including monarchy, politics, innovation, business, lifestyle, and more. It introduces the publisher and editor-in-chief, and notes that the magazine aims to promote Luxembourg abroad by presenting fast-growing companies and other interesting aspects of the country.
- Mercantilists believed that trade was a zero-sum game and that nations could only gain wealth at the expense of others through maximizing exports and minimizing imports.
- Adam Smith introduced the concept of absolute advantage, where nations can both benefit from trade by specializing in producing goods they have absolute efficiency in and trading for goods they have absolute disadvantages in.
- David Ricardo later developed the principle of comparative advantage, showing that even if one nation is less efficient at producing all goods, nations can still gain from trade by specializing in the good where their productivity disadvantage is least and importing the good where it is greatest.
The document summarizes the "Scramble for Africa" period between 1881-1914 where European powers rapidly colonized and annexed African territory, resulting in 90% of the continent being under European control by 1914. Key factors driving this colonization included growing economic and strategic interests on the continent, such as access to markets and resources, as well as rivalry between European powers to secure lucrative colonial holdings. The process began with exploration in the late 18th century and intensified in the late 19th century amidst global imperialism.
Germany is a country located in Central Western Europe. It is bordered by several other European countries and has a population of over 82 million people. Berlin is the capital city of Germany, which has a federal parliamentary republic system of government led by Chancellor Angela Merkel. October 3rd is celebrated as German Unity Day, commemorating the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990 after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The document provides an overview of Europe, describing its four main subregions: Western Europe, Northern Europe, Mediterranean Europe, and East Central Europe. It outlines the natural environments, economic activities, and historical developments of each subregion. The key industries and economic focuses of some of the larger countries in each subregion are also summarized.
The document discusses Nazi Germany's economic policies under Hitler between 1933-1939. It describes two main stages:
1) The New Plan (1933-1936) focused on public works, reducing unemployment and increasing industrial output and military spending. This helped reduce unemployment but the economy became focused on rearmament.
2) The Four-Year Plan (1936-1940) aimed to achieve total autarky and military readiness within four years through increased regulation and mobilizing the economy for war. However, Germany still relied on imports for many materials and failed to become fully self-sufficient. Overall, the policies successfully boosted employment and arms production in the short-term but came at the cost of long-term economic stability and consumer
Germany has a population of over 80 million people across 16 federal states. Some key facts are that Berlin is the capital, German cars and engineering are renowned worldwide, and important historical figures from Germany include Albert Einstein, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Wilhelm Roentgen who invented the X-rays. The document also discusses fascism in Germany's history, regulations around drinking water, shop hours, autobahn speed limits, fishing licenses, support for homeless people with dogs, and a positive travel experience to Germany.
The document summarizes a seminar on the Danish welfare system and economy. It makes four key points: 1) Denmark experienced a major economic boom from 1993-2008, with 400,000 new jobs. 2) Large Danish corporations are very successful globally. 3) Danish capitalism has historically taken different forms over time in response to economic and political pressures. 4) Denmark should focus on supporting "hidden champions," creating new private sector jobs, and innovation to build on its strengths.
Lecture 3 Evolution of Global Economies Bullionism & Mercantilism part 2Pearson College London
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This document provides an overview of mercantilism, the American Revolution, and the work of John Maynard Keynes. It discusses how mercantilism used protectionist policies like tariffs and quotas to promote industrial growth and national power. It explains how the Navigation Acts restricted colonial trade for England's benefit and angered colonists. The document also summarizes Keynes' contributions to developing macroeconomics and theories like government spending to stimulate demand and employment during recessions.
Mercantilism was an economic policy that dominated European economic thinking and practice from the 16th to the late 18th century. It aimed to increase national wealth and power by imposing strict controls over colonies and trade. Key aspects included encouraging exports and discouraging imports, maintaining a positive balance of trade, and accumulating gold and silver. The ideas of mercantilism were influential in Europe during this period and laid the foundations for modern capitalism and ideas of economic nationalism.
Germany was first named in 56 BC by Julius Caesar. It has since been ruled by many groups including the Franks and Charlemagne. Germany experienced much war and upheaval over centuries, and was divided after World War II into East and West Germany. Germany now has a large economy focused on industries like automaking. The culture includes traditions like Oktoberfest, foods like weisswurst, and the Christmas song "O Tannenbaum."
International trade has a long history, originating in prehistoric times with bartering between early humans. Over thousands of years, trade networks expanded, first between civilizations like Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley, then along routes like the Silk Road. Major developments included the rise of mercantilism in Europe, new theories on comparative advantage and free trade, and the growth of colonialism in the 19th century. Modern international trade is facilitated by advances in transportation, telecommunications, and organizations like the WTO that establish global trade rules.
Presentation about French-Swedish business relationships over the centuries, given by Alexander Husebye, CEO of the Centre for Business History in Stockholm. Presented in Stockholm at the French-Swedish Business Forum, 14 September 2015, organized by the Chambre de Commerce Su¨¦doise en France.
The 17th century in the Netherlands, known as the "Dutch Century", saw the Dutch Republic enter its Golden Age. It had a thriving economy based on trade, fishing, and industry. The Dutch had a relatively tolerant attitude towards religion, and Amsterdam and Rotterdam had surplus agricultural production. The Dutch East India and West India Companies expanded Dutch global commerce. This period represented the cultural and economic height of the Netherlands, before its decline due to wars with England and France in the later 17th century.
The document provides background information on the history of early modern Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries and the Netherlands specifically. It discusses the Eighty Years' War which led to the Dutch Golden Age and great prosperity driven by trade. It also summarizes the rise of the influential Dutch East India Company and its role in international trade and colonization during this period.
Holland is a region located in western Netherlands, bordering the North Sea. It has a long history of reclaiming land from the sea through extensive diking projects. The main cities are Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague. The Dutch language originated from dialects spoken in Holland, and the region has had an outsized cultural influence on Netherlands. Holland's economy is highly developed and trade-focused.
Holland is a region located in the western part of the Netherlands. It has an area of 5,488 square kilometers and a population of over 6 million people. The main cities are Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague. Historically, much of the land in Holland was reclaimed from the sea through extensive drainage projects starting in the Middle Ages. Today, Holland remains a prosperous region and economic center of the Netherlands, though it faces some regional tensions due to its cultural dominance over other Dutch provinces.
Four airplanes were hijacked on September 11, 2001, with over 200 passengers on each flight. The planes were deliberately crashed into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, resulting in nearly 3,000 deaths including those on the planes. The attacks devastated the Manhattan financial district and surrounding buildings, significantly damaging the local economy.
Germany has a strong economy focused on engineering and manufacturing. It is a democratic republic led by a Chancellor and influenced by political parties. Socially, Germany values family and has a diverse population. Culturally, Germany is known for its contributions to classical music, literature, and arts. Technologically, Germany invests heavily in science and supports innovation in fields like automobiles, renewable energy, and nanotechnology. Regulations and policies that could impact these areas are important legal considerations for businesses operating in Germany.
Germany is a country located in Central Europe with Berlin as its capital. It has 16 states and uses the euro as currency. Some key facts about Germany include its population of over 80 million people, annual GDP growth of 2.7%, and unemployment rate of 5.5%. Germany is also known for inventions and technological advances in areas like computing and physics. Popular sports in Germany include soccer, handball, and tennis.
The official name of UK is ¡°United kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland¡±
United kingdom began in 1707 with political union of the kingdom of England and Scotland
The economy of UK is highly developed & market oriented
It has made significant contribution in technology & industry to the world economy.
The document provides an overview of the contents of the fifth edition of the magazine Duke, which features articles on various topics related to Luxembourg including monarchy, politics, innovation, business, lifestyle, and more. It introduces the publisher and editor-in-chief, and notes that the magazine aims to promote Luxembourg abroad by presenting fast-growing companies and other interesting aspects of the country.
- Mercantilists believed that trade was a zero-sum game and that nations could only gain wealth at the expense of others through maximizing exports and minimizing imports.
- Adam Smith introduced the concept of absolute advantage, where nations can both benefit from trade by specializing in producing goods they have absolute efficiency in and trading for goods they have absolute disadvantages in.
- David Ricardo later developed the principle of comparative advantage, showing that even if one nation is less efficient at producing all goods, nations can still gain from trade by specializing in the good where their productivity disadvantage is least and importing the good where it is greatest.
The document summarizes the "Scramble for Africa" period between 1881-1914 where European powers rapidly colonized and annexed African territory, resulting in 90% of the continent being under European control by 1914. Key factors driving this colonization included growing economic and strategic interests on the continent, such as access to markets and resources, as well as rivalry between European powers to secure lucrative colonial holdings. The process began with exploration in the late 18th century and intensified in the late 19th century amidst global imperialism.
Germany is a country located in Central Western Europe. It is bordered by several other European countries and has a population of over 82 million people. Berlin is the capital city of Germany, which has a federal parliamentary republic system of government led by Chancellor Angela Merkel. October 3rd is celebrated as German Unity Day, commemorating the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990 after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The document provides an overview of Europe, describing its four main subregions: Western Europe, Northern Europe, Mediterranean Europe, and East Central Europe. It outlines the natural environments, economic activities, and historical developments of each subregion. The key industries and economic focuses of some of the larger countries in each subregion are also summarized.
The document discusses Nazi Germany's economic policies under Hitler between 1933-1939. It describes two main stages:
1) The New Plan (1933-1936) focused on public works, reducing unemployment and increasing industrial output and military spending. This helped reduce unemployment but the economy became focused on rearmament.
2) The Four-Year Plan (1936-1940) aimed to achieve total autarky and military readiness within four years through increased regulation and mobilizing the economy for war. However, Germany still relied on imports for many materials and failed to become fully self-sufficient. Overall, the policies successfully boosted employment and arms production in the short-term but came at the cost of long-term economic stability and consumer
Germany has a population of over 80 million people across 16 federal states. Some key facts are that Berlin is the capital, German cars and engineering are renowned worldwide, and important historical figures from Germany include Albert Einstein, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Wilhelm Roentgen who invented the X-rays. The document also discusses fascism in Germany's history, regulations around drinking water, shop hours, autobahn speed limits, fishing licenses, support for homeless people with dogs, and a positive travel experience to Germany.
The document summarizes a seminar on the Danish welfare system and economy. It makes four key points: 1) Denmark experienced a major economic boom from 1993-2008, with 400,000 new jobs. 2) Large Danish corporations are very successful globally. 3) Danish capitalism has historically taken different forms over time in response to economic and political pressures. 4) Denmark should focus on supporting "hidden champions," creating new private sector jobs, and innovation to build on its strengths.
Lecture 3 Evolution of Global Economies Bullionism & Mercantilism part 2Pearson College London
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This document provides an overview of mercantilism, the American Revolution, and the work of John Maynard Keynes. It discusses how mercantilism used protectionist policies like tariffs and quotas to promote industrial growth and national power. It explains how the Navigation Acts restricted colonial trade for England's benefit and angered colonists. The document also summarizes Keynes' contributions to developing macroeconomics and theories like government spending to stimulate demand and employment during recessions.
Mercantilism was an economic policy that dominated European economic thinking and practice from the 16th to the late 18th century. It aimed to increase national wealth and power by imposing strict controls over colonies and trade. Key aspects included encouraging exports and discouraging imports, maintaining a positive balance of trade, and accumulating gold and silver. The ideas of mercantilism were influential in Europe during this period and laid the foundations for modern capitalism and ideas of economic nationalism.
Germany was first named in 56 BC by Julius Caesar. It has since been ruled by many groups including the Franks and Charlemagne. Germany experienced much war and upheaval over centuries, and was divided after World War II into East and West Germany. Germany now has a large economy focused on industries like automaking. The culture includes traditions like Oktoberfest, foods like weisswurst, and the Christmas song "O Tannenbaum."
International trade has a long history, originating in prehistoric times with bartering between early humans. Over thousands of years, trade networks expanded, first between civilizations like Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley, then along routes like the Silk Road. Major developments included the rise of mercantilism in Europe, new theories on comparative advantage and free trade, and the growth of colonialism in the 19th century. Modern international trade is facilitated by advances in transportation, telecommunications, and organizations like the WTO that establish global trade rules.
Presentation about French-Swedish business relationships over the centuries, given by Alexander Husebye, CEO of the Centre for Business History in Stockholm. Presented in Stockholm at the French-Swedish Business Forum, 14 September 2015, organized by the Chambre de Commerce Su¨¦doise en France.
The 17th century in the Netherlands, known as the "Dutch Century", saw the Dutch Republic enter its Golden Age. It had a thriving economy based on trade, fishing, and industry. The Dutch had a relatively tolerant attitude towards religion, and Amsterdam and Rotterdam had surplus agricultural production. The Dutch East India and West India Companies expanded Dutch global commerce. This period represented the cultural and economic height of the Netherlands, before its decline due to wars with England and France in the later 17th century.
The document provides background information on the history of early modern Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries and the Netherlands specifically. It discusses the Eighty Years' War which led to the Dutch Golden Age and great prosperity driven by trade. It also summarizes the rise of the influential Dutch East India Company and its role in international trade and colonization during this period.
Holland is a region located in western Netherlands, bordering the North Sea. It has a long history of reclaiming land from the sea through extensive diking projects. The main cities are Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague. The Dutch language originated from dialects spoken in Holland, and the region has had an outsized cultural influence on Netherlands. Holland's economy is highly developed and trade-focused.
Holland is a region located in the western part of the Netherlands. It has an area of 5,488 square kilometers and a population of over 6 million people. The main cities are Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague. Historically, much of the land in Holland was reclaimed from the sea through extensive drainage projects starting in the Middle Ages. Today, Holland remains a prosperous region and economic center of the Netherlands, though it faces some regional tensions due to its cultural dominance over other Dutch provinces.
The document discusses Early Modern Europe and the role of cheese in Dutch history. During this period of social and economic change, the Dutch developed agricultural techniques like windmills and dikes to drain land and grow crops. They became major cheese producers, exporting cheese to places like England. However, the English enacted trade restrictions like the Navigation Act of 1651 to limit Dutch commerce. This led to conflicts between the Dutch and English, including the first of three Anglo-Dutch wars from 1652 to 1654 that was ultimately fought over control of the cheese and butter trade.
1) By 1970, a large gap had developed between developed countries like those in Europe and North America versus third world countries. This was due to the industrialization and technological advances of Western nations that allowed them to exploit resources and markets in other parts of the world.
2) In the late 19th century, European countries expanded their colonial holdings globally through military and economic power. Britain had the largest empire, controlling territories in North America, India, Australia and Africa.
3) European nations invested capital abroad starting in 1840, mostly in infrastructure projects in countries like the US, Canada, Latin America which enabled further settlement and control of native populations.
Limited Central Power In The Capitalist WorldGreg Knight
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The document discusses the emergence of limited central power and capitalism in Europe during the 16th-18th centuries. It describes how the Dutch Republic gained independence from Spain and established decentralized government and global trade networks. It also discusses how England faced internal problems under James I and the forces of change that led to the rise of free enterprise, agricultural improvements, joint stock companies, and population growth across Europe despite mass discontent in cities.
Adam Smith introduced the concept of absolute advantage in international trade, where a country should specialize in and export goods it can produce with fewer resources than trading partners. David Ricardo later developed the theory of comparative advantage, showing that even if one country has an absolute advantage in all goods, both countries can still benefit from trade by specializing according to their comparative costs of production. Classical economists like Smith and Ricardo viewed labor as the sole source of value and advocated for free trade based on the principle that specialization according to comparative advantage maximizes global output and welfare.
CAMBRIDGE AS HISTORY: WHAT FACTORS ENCOURAGED AND DISCOURAGED INDUSTRIALISATI...George Dumitrache
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The document discusses factors that encouraged and discouraged industrialization in Britain from 1800 to 1890. It describes how railways encouraged industrialization by providing faster and cheaper transportation of goods, reducing food prices. Railway networks expanded greatly in Britain, France, Germany, and Russia during this period. The removal of internal tariffs and creation of a customs union in Germany also encouraged industrialization and trade. Capitalism further fueled industrialization through private investment in industries and infrastructure by individuals and joint stock companies. However, some groups resisted changes from industrialization, such as skilled craftsmen who feared losing jobs to machines, and nobility and landowners who objected to reductions in their social status and land being used for railways.
Economic History AssociationDutch Herring, Technology, and.docxSALU18
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This document summarizes an article that examines the success of the Dutch herring fishery and trade in the 17th century. It argues that Dutch domination of the European herring market was due to internal factors like technology, organization, and institutions rather than external trade factors. Technological advances in curing herring on board ships in the 15th-16th centuries gave the Dutch industry a significant advantage over competitors. While this advantage eroded over time as others adopted the same methods, Dutch strategy of limiting production helped maintain high prices and rents for a period, though eventually led to declining output and returns.
The Peasants' Revolt of 1381 was a major uprising across England caused by economic tensions from the Black Death, high taxes from the Hundred Years' War, and unrest with local authorities. The revolt was triggered when a royal official tried to collect unpaid poll taxes in Essex, leading to violence that rapidly spread. Rebels entered London, attacking prisons and royal buildings, before marching to meet King Richard II and demand an end to serfdom and removal of royal officials, which he agreed to before violence broke out again. The revolt was eventually suppressed by royal forces with many rebels killed.
Home4 Why Europe and not China1. Why does Landes think that Chi.docxpooleavelina
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Home4 Why Europe and not China?
1. Why does Landes think that China would not have developed an industrial revolution on its own? (Landes 2006 ¡°Why Europe and the West? Why not China?¡± is posted on file)
2. Why does he think that China failed to learn new technologies from Europeans in the period after 1500?
3. In Landes¡¯ view, what did Europe have that China lacked? That is, what did Europe have that permitted it to have an industrial revolution?
4. What does Pomeranz say about the factors that Landes identifies as the crucial features of European society that permitted it to have an industrial revolution? Why does he say that these features did not matter?
5. What does Pomeranz think are the crucial factors that enabled Europe to have an industrial revolution?
Note: You can learn about Pomeranz¡¯s ideas from Marks, pp 104-118.(Already posted it on file)
required that all goods be transported in their ships, and forced European
New World colonists to trade only with the mother country, even if
smuggling made such a policy somewhat porous. Mercantilist ideas also
led to policies that states should use their own raw materials to
manufacture within their own borders anything that was imported, an
action we saw the English take in the early 1700s to keep Indian cotton
textiles out. Although mercantilist policies did indeed lead to the
establishment of industries in European states, industrialization itself was
not the object: keeping gold and silver from flowing out of the state and
enriching others was. European states were obsessed with their silver
stocks: ¡®¡®the more silver, the stronger the state¡¯¡¯ was how a German once
put it.40
In these inter-European wars, the fates and fortunes of various states
rose and fell. As we have already seen, by the end of the sixteenth century,
Spain¡¯s power had begun to wane, and Portugal proved to be too small to
mount much of a challenge to the French (or Spanish) in Europe, or to the
Dutch in Asian waters. The Dutch, being among the first Europeans to
apply vast amounts of capital to their trading enterprises in both Asia and
the Americas, saw their fortunes peak in the seventeenth century, just as
the French and the British were gaining power. Ultimately, though, the
Dutch did not have the manpower to build a standing army sufficiently
large to counter the French, and they ultimately allied with the British to
offset French power on the continent. By the eighteenth century, Britain
and France had emerged from the seventeenth-century crisis as the two
most powerful and competitive European states. (See map 3.1.)
The Seven Years¡¯ War, 1756¨C1763
As the strongest and most successful European states, England and France
competed not just in Europe but in the Americas and Asia as well. In the
¡®¡®long¡¯¡¯ eighteenth century from 1689 to 1815, Britain and France fought
five wars, only one of which Britain did not initiate. Their engagement
(with others) in the War of Spanish Succession was ended by the 1713
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The Kingdom of Netherlands is composed of three countries: Netherlands, Dutch Antilles, and Aruba. The Netherlands' name comes from "Lowlands" as parts of the north and west are below sea level, while the southeast is above sea level. The Netherlands has had a long history of invasions and wars but also became a commercial and naval power in the 17th century during its Golden Age of shipbuilding. It has since prospered economically and become the 8th largest export country despite being invaded numerous times, with its culture influenced by other European tribes over history.
Modern Finance and Ancient Finance Masters - A brief history of financial cen...Olivier Coispeau
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This document provides a summary of the book "Finance Masters" which traces the history of international financial centers over the past 1000 years. It discusses the early financial hubs that emerged in medieval Europe like the fairs of St. Giles in England and the fairs of Champaign in France in the 11th-12th centuries. It then covers the rise of cities like Florence, Venice, Antwerp, Genoa, Amsterdam, London, and New York as financial centers between the 11th-19th centuries as trade and dominance shifted between countries. The document concludes by looking at how technology and the emergence of new financial hubs in Asia and Africa may shape the future of international finance.
The document summarizes the origins and key events of the Anglo-Dutch wars between England and the Netherlands in the 17th century over control of global trade. It describes how England built a powerful navy after its civil wars to challenge Dutch maritime dominance. The first Anglo-Dutch war began in 1652 after England passed the Navigation Acts to restrict Dutch shipping and trade. The initial naval battles were inconclusive, but revealed weaknesses in the Dutch fleet compared to the larger, more powerful English warships. The wars established England as the dominant naval power and allowed it to displace the Dutch in global commerce.
Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492 marked the beginning of global trade and colonization led by European powers like Spain and Portugal. In the following centuries, globalization accelerated through developments like the East India Company's trade monopoly in 1600, the expansion of the slave trade and rise of the Atlantic economy in 1650, and the founding of the Bank of England in 1694. Major technological innovations in the 18th and 19th centuries further drove globalization, including James Watt's steam engine, railroads, steamships, the oil industry, and mass production. The world wars of the 20th century disrupted globalization but new institutions like the UN, World Bank and IMF helped rebuild economic cooperation after World War 2.
The document discusses the Industrial Revolution, providing details about its causes, impacts, and timeline. It began in Britain between 1780-1850 due to economic and political factors, and the availability of natural resources like coal. Key developments included the use of steam power and new machinery in textile, transportation, communication, and other sectors, which increased production. This led to population growth and urbanization but also poor living/working conditions, child labor, and protests. Reforms to child labor laws were gradually implemented between 1819-1847.
The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of the modern world through technological innovations that transformed economies and societies. In 18th century Britain, new inventions like the spinning jenny increased factory production of textiles, while steam engines and railroads improved transportation of goods and resources. This led to rapid urbanization as people moved to cities for factory work. The growth of industries like coal and iron supported other innovations and created demand for British exports. However, these economic and social changes were disruptive and faced resistance from workers who saw their jobs replaced by machines. Over time, the visionary entrepreneurs and investors who drove Britain's industrialization came to influence government policies that further expanded and protected industrial development.
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3. ABESTRACT
1. Economy of the Netherlands
2. Netherlands - Industry
3. THE ELECTRONIC & SEMICONDUCTORS COMPANES
4. IC- Industry Canada
5. The most important industry
6. the refernces
4. NETHERLAND
Economy of the Netherlands
The Netherlands is one of the most developed countries of the world. It has many industries and
agriculture on a very high level of productivity. Netherlands being the small country is a big player in
the world's trade and the global transfer of capital.
The biggest world¡¯s companies as Shell and Unilever as well as the banking giants ING Group and ABN
AMRO are based in the Netherlands.
GDP :US$350 billion
GDP per head :US$22,000
Annual growth :2.7%
Inflation :3,5%
Currency:Euro
Industries:electronics, chemical industry, automobile industries (trucks, cars, parts), shipping,
agriculture, horticulture, service industries, banking, media.
5. Natural resources:natural gas and petroleum ( North Sea drillings), peat, limestone, salt, sand and
gravel.
Major trading partners:EU(Germany being the biggest trading partner, Belgium, Luxembourg, France,
UK), USA.
Member of the European Union :from 1951,one of the founder members. Schengen agreement
participant and eurozone member. In the referendum of 2005,the Dutch rejected the project of the
European constitution
? The economic history of the Netherlands (1500¨C1815) is the history of an economy that de
Vries calls the first "modern" economy[1] It covers The Netherlands as the Habsburg
Netherlands,through the era of the Dutch Republic,theBatavian Republicand the Kingdom of
Holland.
? After becoming de facto independent from the empire of Philip II of Spain around 1585 the
country experienced almost a century of explosive economic growth. A technological
revolution in shipbuilding led to a competitive advantagein shippingthat helped the young
Republic become the dominant trade power by the mid-17th century. In 1670 the Dutch
merchant marine totalled 568,000 tons of shipping¡ªabout half the European total. Pillars of
this position were the dominance of the Amsterdam Entrep?t in European trade, and that of
the Dutch East and West India Companies (VOC and WIC) in intercontinental trade. Beside
trade, an early "industrial revolution" (powered by wind, water and peat), land reclamation
from the sea, and agricultural revolution, helped the Dutch economy achieve the highest
standard of living in Europe (and probably the world) by the middle of the 17th century.
Affluence facilitated a Golden Age in culture typified by the great artist Rembrandt van Rijn
(1606¨C1669).
? However, around 1670 a combination of politico-military upheavals (wars with France and
England) and adverse economic developments (a break in the upward "secular trend" of price
levels) brought the Dutch economic boom to an abrupt end. This caused a retrenchment of
the Dutch economy in the period up to 1713,in which the industrial sector was partly
dismantled, and growth in trade leveled off. The economy struck out in new directions,
includingcolonial plantations in Suriname,whaling,and new types of trade with Asia).
However, these riskier ventures often failed to bring commensurate gains. The VOC embarked
on a period of "profitless growth." The financial strength proved more durable, enabling the
Netherlands play the role of a major power in the European conflicts around the turn of the
18th century, by hiring mercenary armies "off the shelf" and subsidizing its allies.
? These conflicts put an enormous strain on the resources of the Republic, however, and for
that reason the Republic (like its opponent, the France of Louis XIV) was deeply in debt at the
end of the War of the Spanish Succession.Theregents of the Republic more or less abandoned
its Great-Power pretensions after 1713,cutting down on its military preparedness in a vain
attempt to pay down this overhang of public debt. That debt brought a significant rentier class
into being that helped change the nature of the economy from one invested primarily in trade
and industry, into one in which a significant financial sector played a dominant role. By the
end of the 18th century the Republic was the major market for sovereign debt,and a major
source of foreign direct investment.
? Wars with Great Britain and France at the end of the 18th century, and attendant political
upheavals, caused a financial and economic crisis from which the economy was unable to
recover. After the successors of the Republic (the Batavian Republic and the Kingdom of
Holland) were forced to enforce the policies of economic warfare of the French Empire, which
were disastrous for Dutch trade and industry, most of the gains of the previous two centuries
were rapidly lost. The newly independent Kingdom of the Netherlands was faced in 1815 with
an economy that was largely deindustrialized and deurbanized, but still saddled with a
crippling public debt, which it was forced to repudiate (the first time that the Dutch state
defaulted since the dark pre-independence days of the Revolt).
6. ? TheNetherlands' biggestcompaniesasof 2011 are as following:
Rank[35]
Name Headquarters
Revenue
(Mil.€)
Profit
(Mil.€)
Employees
(World)
01. Royal Dutch Shell The Hague 378,152 20,127 97,000
02. ING Group Amsterdam 147,052 3,678 106,139
03. Aegon The Hague 65,136 2,330 27,474
04. EADS Leiden 60,597 732 121,691
05. LyondellBasell Industries Rotterdam 41,151 N.A. 14,000
06. Royal Ahold Amsterdam 39,111 1,130 122,027
07. Royal PhilipsElectronics Amsterdam 33,667 1,915 119,001
08. Rabobank Group Utrecht 32,672 3,552 58,714
09. GasTerra Groningen 24,313 48 188
010. HeinekenHolding Amsterdam 21,684 954 65,730
¡ª SHV Holdings Utrecht 21,202 799 50,300
¡ª Akzo Nobel Amsterdam 20,419 999 55,590
Netherlands- Industry
Because of World War II and its consequences (the high rate of population increaseand the severing of
economic ties with Indonesia), drastic structural changes took place in the Dutch economy, and the
further development of industry became important. Industry increased to such an extent that it
produced 32% of GDP in 1990.Since then, however, industrial production has declined, accounting for
only 26% of GDP in 2001.In 1995 there were 43,000 firms of all sizes engaged in mining, quarrying,
manufacturing, and electricity, gas, and water supply. Another 22,400 firms were engaged in transport,
storage, and communications. As of 2002, foreign companies in the country accounted for about 25%
of industrial production and employment in industry.
7. Since World War II, the metallurgical industry in particular has made tremendous progress. The Philips
Electrical Co. at Eindhoven has become the greatest electrical products firm in Europe as well as one of
the world's major exporters of electric bulbs and appliances. In 1996,Philips employed 273,000 people
and had revenues of $41 billion. Unilever, the British-Dutch consumer products company, has grown to
become one of the world's largest corporations, with 306,000 employees and 1996 sales of $52 billion.
More phenomenal has been the success of Royal Dutch/Shell Group, which began as a small concern in
1890 and was combined with the Shell Co. to form the world's number one income producerwith 1996
revenues of $128 billion and net income of $8.9 billion. Royal Dutch/Shell owns and operates one of
the world's largest oil refineries at Cura?ao, near Venezuela, and Rotterdam's suburb of Pernis has the
largest oil refinery in Europe. The Netherlands had six oil refineries in 2002, with a capacity of
1,206,000 barrels per day.
Among leading exports is pig iron, produced from imported ore at the Velzen-Ijmuiden plant, situated
where the canal from Amsterdam reaches the North Sea. The chemical industry has grown increasingly
important, but the once prosperous textile industry in Enschede has declined because of foreign
competition and lack of modern management.
Industrial products include crude steel, pig iron, and pharmaceutical products. The Netherlands also
produces cigarettes, beer, canned fish,cocoaand cocoaproducts, sugar, candies, biscuits, and potato
flour. The Netherlands produced 239,325 automobiles in 2001, a 10% decrease over 2000.In 2000,it
produced 50,602 heavy trucks, a 17% increase over 1999
8. Type Naamloze vennootschap
Traded as Euronext: GTO
Industry Electronics
Founded 2006
Headquarters Amsterdam, Netherlands
Key people Alex Mandl (Chairman), Olivier Piou (CEO)
Products Smart cards and related software and services, card terminals
Revenue €2.246 billion (2012)[1]
Operating income €238.7 million (2012)[1]
Profit €201 million (2012)[1]
Total assets €2.715 billion (end 2012)[1]
Total equity €1.932 billion (end 2012)[1]
Employees > 10,000 (2012)[1]
Website www.gemalto.com
9. Type Naamloze vennootschap
Traded as Euronext: ASM, NASDAQ: ASMI
Industry Semiconductorindustry
Founder(s) Arthur del Prado
Headquarters Almere, The Netherlands
Key people Chuck del Prado (CEO), Gert-Jan Kramer (Chairman of the supervisory board)
Products Equipment for semiconductorfabrication, assembly and packaging
Revenue €1.223 billion (2010)[1]
Operating income €328.6 million (2010)[1]
Profit €110.6 million (2010)[1]
Total assets €1.214 billion (end 2010)[1]
Total equity €647.2 million (end 2010)[1]
Employees
Website www.asm.com
10. NXP Semiconductors
Type Public
Traded as NASDAQ: NXPI
Industry Electronics
Founded 2006, formerly a division of Philips
Headquarters Eindhoven, Netherlands
Key people Rick Clemmer, President & CEO
Products Semiconductors
Revenue US$ 4.358 Billion (2012)[1]
Net income US$ (115 Million) (2012)[2]
Employees 23,660[3]
Website www.nxp.com
11. CANADA
IC - Industry Canada
Telecommunications equipment is required to meet minimum technical requirements in accordance
with
the provisions of the legal requirements and departmental standards. Testing and certification
according to regulatory requirements set by the appropriate government agency, IC (Industry Canada)
is
a necessary condition for market launch.
The most important industry
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