Robert Higgs, an American economic historian and economist. First Published: 1987 by Oxford University Press.
by Robert Higgs is a seminal work in economic history that explains how national emergencies—like wars and depressions—permanently expand the size and scope of government. 📘 Book Overview Crisis y Leviatan - Robert Higgs.epub
Established the first major infrastructure for federal economic control. Robert Higgs, an American economic historian and economist
Normalised massive government intervention in private markets. World War I
Higgs analyzes specific "critical episodes" that fueled this growth:
Approximately 350–384 pages depending on the edition.
During an emergency (e.g., World War I, the Great Depression, World War II), the government rapidly seizes new powers and increases spending.