The Iron and Steel Industry
The development of the iron industry was largely influenced by techniques imported from Great Britain. In this sector, we again find the joint participation of the French state and British technicians.
The development of transportation
In terms of communication routes, England in the eighteenth century lagged behind certain European countries, among them France. The Duke of Bridgewater, who between 1759 and 1761 built the first canal—the Worsley Canal—had v…
Agricultural development
General trends
Unlike England, France did not experience the “enclosure revolution” and did not benefit from a significant increase …
Technical progress in agriculture
Observing what happened inside the enclosures makes it possible to measure the advances experienced in production methods. The social cost of the operation was borne by the humblest classes, but the concentration of rural pro…
The development of agriculture and the industrial revolution
There would have been no Industrial Revolution in England without the “agricultural revolution” that preceded it. “By the time large-scale industry appeared, modern agriculture was already established. All that remained was t…
The Industrial Revolution in England (1760–1830)
Industrial capitalism was born in England between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. To describe this period of profound changes in the economic and social orders, many authors speak of the “industrial revolution.” Arnol…
Birth and development of the capitalist system
From the industrial revolution to the second world war
The implementation of industrialization is a complex mechanism whose causes are not always easily id…
Guillermo Whpei ofrece un análisis crítico de la economía global
El trabajo del empresario social y autor argentino Guillermo Pablo Whpei (nacido en 1967) expone los vínculos entre la actividad …
Guillermo Whpei offers a critical examination of the global economy
The work of Argentine social entrepreneur and author Guillermo Pablo Whpei (born in 1967) exposes the links between global economic activity and human rights violations. His …
Middle East war impact on energy markets in 2024 and 2025
The ongoing conflict has global effects due to the strategic relevance of the region. A summary of key moves underway.
Beyond raising concern over the humanitarian conseque…