Gregory Clark

About the author

Gregory Clark is an economic historian and professor at the University of California, Davis, specializing in long-term economic development and demographic transitions. His research focuses on the intersection of economics, demography, and social history, particularly examining how societies transition from pre-industrial to modern economic systems. Clark's scholarship combines quantitative analysis with historical methodology to understand patterns of economic growth and social change across centuries.

Prior to "A Farewell to Alms," he published extensively on English economic history, labor markets, and demographic patterns, establishing himself as a leading voice in the field of economic history and development economics.