Jan Luiten Van Zanden
Dep. Geschiedenis en Kunstgeschiedenis - Economische en Soci
Utrecht University
Netherlands
Biography
The goal of my research is to reconstruct and explain long-term trajectories in the world economy, to better understand the deep historical roots of current day societal issues. My research addresses global issues, such as inequality, poverty and sustainability. Initially my research agenda was focused on poverty and inequality in the world economy. More recently, the issue of gender inequality and its consequences for economic development has been central. This is also linked to the ‘beyond GDP’ debate, in which it is argued that well-being – the ‘true’ goal of development – is much broader than real income, and that we should developed broader measures of well-being to chart the ‘performance’ of countries. My current interest also lies in sustainability and environmental topics, such as the long term evolution of biodiversity.
Research Interest
Global Economic History
Publications
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Carmichael, S.G. & van Zanden, J.L. (2017). Chapter 7. Conclusions. Agency, Gender and Economic Development in the World Economy 1850–2000 - Testing the Sen Hypothesis Routledge.
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van Zanden, J.L. (2017). Chapter 1. Introduction. Agency, Gender and Economic Development in the World Economy 1850-2000 - Testing the Sen Hypothesis Routledge.
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van Zanden, J.L., Rijpma, A., Kok, Jan, Carmichael, S.G., Dilli, S.D., van der Vleuten, Lotte, van Zanden, J.L., Rijpma, A. & Kok, Jan (2017). Agency, Gender and Economic Development in the World Economy 1850-2000 - Testing the Sen Hypothesis. Routledge.
