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About this Cambridge Elements series

This series provides authoritative contributions on important topics in the rapidly growing field of political economy. 

Elements offer broad and in depth coverage combined with original insights from scholars in political science, economics, and economic history.


About the Editor

Mark Dincecco is Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan. His research analyzes the long-run historical determinants of the political and economic development patterns that we observe today, with a focus on Europe and Eurasia. Dincecco has published numerous articles in leading academic journals across both political science and economics. His most recent book is From Warfare to Wealth: The Military Origins of Urban Prosperity in Europe, the winner of the William Riker Best Book Award. Dincecco received his PhD in Economics from UCLA.

Contact the Editor

If you would like more information about this series, or are interested in writing an Element, email [email protected]

Areas of interest

  • Institutions and Economic Development
  • State Formation
  • Inequality of Wealth and/or Income
  • Redistribution
  • Corruption
  • Sources of Accountability
  • Government Finance
  • Foundations of Democracy


Watch an interview with founding series editor, David Stasavage