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SUMMARY:'Ottoman State Finances in European Perspective\, 1500-1914' - Pro
 fessor Şevket Pamuk (LSE)
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DTEND:20100208T190000Z
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CONTACT:D'Maris Coffman
DESCRIPTION:The early modern era witnessed the formation across Europe of 
 centralized states that captured increasing shares of resources as taxes. 
 These states not only enjoyed greater capacity to deal with domestic and e
 xternal challenges\, they were also able to shield their economies better 
 against wars. This paper examines the Ottoman experience with fiscal centr
 alization using recently compiled evidence from budgets. It shows that pri
 marily due to the high shares of intermediaries\, Ottoman revenues lagged 
 behind those of other states in the 17th and 18th centuries. Ottomans resp
 onded to military defeats\, however\, and achieved significant increases i
 n central revenues during the 19th century.\n\nThis lecture will be follow
 ed by a drinks reception from about 6.45 to 7.15. For details email ddc22.
LOCATION:Lucia Windsor Room\, Newnham College
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