Abstract
In this chapter, wie es eigentlich gewesen (ist) —as it actually
happened— and zu den Sachen selbst —to the things themselves— resonate
particularly through the engagement with the concepts of Verstehen —
understanding— and Erklären —explaining—, two methodological poles in dynamic
tension that continue to shape research in economic history in Western Europe, and
arguably at the global level.
Keywords: Cliometrics, Economic history, Economics, History.
