I'm an economist working on development, political economy and economic history. I'm especially interested in the impact of new technologies on growth and ...

Assistant Professor University of St Gallen - ‪‪Cited by 813‬‬ - ‪Economic History‬ - ‪Political Economy‬ - ‪Development and Growth‬

Abstract. We collect new data and present new evidence on the effects of labor scarcity on the adoption of labor-saving technology in industrializing England.

Are you planning an Econ PhD but want research experience first? Are you interested in growth & econ history? I'm looking for one bright and motivated pre- ...

Springer - Nature Biomedical Engineering - ‪‪Cited by 901‬‬ - ‪Nanomaterials‬ - ‪Tissue engineering‬ - ‪Bioelectronics‬ - ‪Microphysiological devices‬ ...

Article Information. Abstract. Can new technology cause social instability and unrest? We examine the famous "Captain Swing" riots in 1830s England.

Bruno Caprettini is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Economics at the University of Zurich. His research interests include development, ...

Bruno Caprettini · Assistant Professor · School of Economics and Political Science · University of St. Gallen · Personal website · Latest. Harvesting Votes: The ...