Global Economic History

What factors explain the rise and fall of economies over time?

Our research programme in Global Economic History uses data across countries to study long run growth patterns. It also includes an Economic History Database which holds historical data sets and visualisations from Asia, Africa and Europe.

Project Contacts:

Stephen Broadberry

Professor of Economic History, Nuffield College, Oxford

James Fenske

Professor of Economics, University of Warwick

Project News

New teaching resource provides critical thinking skills to students

Political conflict is high on the world news agenda with rising participation in protests against government policy and unethical practices.

Wednesday 11 Jun 2025

New book on India exposes old myths and establishes new facts

A new book by Bishnupriya Gupta published by Cambridge University Press has been launched at the British Academy in London.

Thursday 5 Jun 2025

Tariffs and trade – learning from history

As the effect of tariffs on global economies remains uncertain, we highlight the work of CAGE economists who have analysed the impact of tariffs - and show t...

Thursday 15 May 2025

Global perspectives at the Africa conference and CAGE launch event

Over 50 national and international delegates attended the CAGE Africa conference and Crafts Lecture - and found out more about CAGE’s research ambitions.

Wednesday 30 Apr 2025

Economics CAGE Research Centre

Global Economic History