Government and economy: histories of a field of tension

Whether we like it or not, 'government' and 'economy' have always been closely intertwined. In this book, historians and economists focus their attention on the long and complex history of this area of ​​tension. In doing so, they discuss a variety of episodes, from antiquity to the present. The kaleidoscope of approaches in this collection contributes knowledge and invites caution, nuance, a sense of historical perspective and academic tact. These are precisely the qualities with which Helma De Smedt herself wrote history. This collection is dedicated to her with gratitude on the occasion of her retirement.