Jeffrey G. Williamson
Globalization, Convergence, and History
Harvard University Press
three epochs growth experience midnineteenth century called oecd club late nineteenth century middle years 1914 1950 late twentieth century first last epochs ones overall fast growth globalization convergence middle years ones overall slow growth deglobalization divergence thus history offers unambiguous positive correlation globalization convergence preworld war years examined detail correlation turns causal globalization played critical role contributing convergence