CHARLES P. KINDLEBERGER (1910–2003) AND THE BEGINNING OF STUDIES ON THE HISTORY OF GLOBAL AND NATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRES

The article deals with one of the key aspects research work outstanding American economist, historian and government official Charles Poor Kindleberger (1910–2003): a study rise cities as financial centres at national international levels. Such analysis, presented mainly in specialized by (1974), despite its relative brevity, laid foundation for new very noticeable trend contemporary interdisciplinary research. Basing his on data seven countries North America Western Europe (thus underestimating Asia’s emerging success), showed formation development their business metropolises from 18th 19th centuries until 1970s. most important regularity that scholar emphasized when considering such material was tendency systems to gradual establishment single dominant centre. In addition, Kindelberger examined similar way major historical milestones regard change leading global arena. conclusions made researcher regarding current situation him (that is, first half 1970s), well predictions logically emerged them, are tested basis an expanded array independent statistical data. comparison shows, although not absolute, but high accuracy Kindleberger's observations, which undoubtedly gives pioneering additional academic value.