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Bourgeois Dignity
Book • 2010
In *Bourgeois Dignity*, Deirdre McCloskey challenges traditional explanations for the Industrial Revolution by arguing that a change in rhetoric surrounding the dignity of business and innovation was crucial.
She posits that this shift in societal attitudes toward the bourgeoisie in Northwest Europe during the 18th century was the primary driver of economic growth.
The book is part of a series exploring the role of ideas and dignity in economic development.
She posits that this shift in societal attitudes toward the bourgeoisie in Northwest Europe during the 18th century was the primary driver of economic growth.
The book is part of a series exploring the role of ideas and dignity in economic development.
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Mentioned by Don Boudreaux as an economist who recognized that life is about becoming, not just maximizing material gain.
Don Boudreaux on Buchanan
