Alexandra de Pleijt is a researcher in economic history at Utrecht University. She analyses long-run economic growth within Europe, and the relationship between industrialisation and human capital formation for which she focuses on Britain during the period of the Industrial Revolution.
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Capital and economic growth in Britain, 1270–1870: Preliminary findings
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- Productivity and Innovation 
- Economic history
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Female autonomy generates superstars in long-term development: Evidence from 15th to 19th century Europe
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- Economic history 
- Gender
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Human capital formation during the first Industrial Revolution: Evidence from the use of steam engines
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- Economic history 
- Labour Markets 
- Productivity and Innovation