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Networks paving the way: Apprenticeship, guilds, and access to mastership in early modern Genoa

open access: yesThe Economic History Review, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper investigates how kinship and professional networks shaped labour market outcomes in the guild‐based labour market of early modern Genoa. Using a newly constructed dataset of more than 8,000 apprenticeship contracts (1451–1530), I examine the extent to which family and guild connections influenced apprentices' chances of attaining ...
Alessandro Brioschi
wiley   +1 more source

Innovation and the great divergence

open access: yesThe Economic History Review, EarlyView.
Abstract Recent historical national accounting data show that the timing of the Great Divergence hinges on the different trends in north‐west Europe and the Yangzi Delta region of China. Although north‐west Europe only pulled ahead of the Yangzi Delta after 1700, both the positive trend of GDP per capita in north‐west Europe after 1700 and the negative
Stephen Broadberry, Runzhuo Zhai
wiley   +1 more source

A Hidden History of Unhappiness

open access: yes
Critical Quarterly, EarlyView.
Joe Moran
wiley   +1 more source

Banks and the economy: Evidence from the Irish bank strike of 1966

open access: yesThe Economic History Review, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper studies the macroeconomic impact of the Irish bank strike of 1966, which led to the closure of the major commercial banks for 3 months. We collect a variety of new evidence, such as high‐frequency macro data, economic forecasts, micro data and narrative sources.
Emma Horgan, Seán Kenny, Jason Lennard
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding organizational–professional conflict: The effects of organizational controls and professional field strength

open access: yesEuropean Management Review, EarlyView.
Abstract Organizational–professional conflict (OPC) occurs when organizations encourage professionals such as doctors, accountants, and lawyers to behave in ways that are not consistent with their professional norms. This may lead to unethical behavior, while it also reduces job satisfaction and increases turnover intentions.
Sander van Triest   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Top 5 Advances in Global Education in Surgery Over the Last 50 Years. [PDF]

open access: yesWorld J Surg
Leyva-Alvizo A   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Redefining Grandparenting in Autism: A Qualitative Study of Emotional Experience and Role of Grandparents

open access: yesFamily Relations, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this study was to explore the emotional experience and the specific role of grandparents of a child with autism. Background Grandparents are recognized as an important source of family support to maintain family balance, especially in families of a child diagnosed with autism.
Mathilde Duflos   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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