Institutions of Hanseatic Trade: Studies on the Political Economy of a Medieval

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The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Institutions of Hanseatic Trade by Stephan Selzer, Ulf Christian Ewert Structure and coordination of the Hanse's network trade system are analysed in an institutional economics framework. Simplicity and flexibility of this medieval network organisation enabled Hansards to bridge existing gaps in the econcomic development of northern Europe, but also contributed to the later decline of Hanseatic trade after 1500. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The merchants of the medieval Hanse monopolised trade in the Baltic and North Sea areas. The authors describe the structure of their trade system in terms of network organisation and attempts to explain, on the grounds of institutional economics, the coordination of the merchants' commercial exchange by reputation, trust and culture. The institutional economics approach also allows for a comprehensive analysis of coordination problems arising between merchants, towns and the 'Kontore'. Due to the simplicity and flexibility of network trade the Hansards could bridge the huge gap in economic development between the West and the East. In the changing economic conditions around 1500, however, exactly these characteristics proved to be a serious limit to further retain their trade monopoly. Table of Contents Hanse History and Economics – Reputation, Trust and Culture – A 'Small World' – Bridging Distances, Filling Gaps – State of Cities, Commercial Super Trust

• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9783631661833
• Condition: Fine

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