Kenneth A. Pomeranz

Kenneth A. Pomeranz is an American historian renowned for his work on global history and economic development. He specializes in understanding how China and Europe interacted economically and socially from the late Middle Ages to the modern era. His influential book, "The Great Divergence," argues that China's historical economic strength diminished relative to Europe's due to environmental factors, resource availability, and institutional changes, challenging traditional Eurocentric views. Pomeranz's research provides insights into the complex factors shaping global economic disparities, emphasizing that geographic and environmental conditions significantly influence societal development.