| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5092427 | Journal of Comparative Economics | 2012 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Ottomans heavily regulated printing for centuries; printing quickly spread in Europe. ⺠Different reaction to technology explained by economic incentives of rulers and agents. ⺠Cultural arguments do not suffice; Ottomans quickly adopted military technology. ⺠Printing regulations prevented undermining legitimacy given by religious authorities. ⺠Ottomans allowed printing in 18th century after other sources of legitimacy emerged.
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Authors
Metin M. CoÅgel, Thomas J. Miceli, Jared Rubin,