Jacob Kaplan
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Jacob Kaplan is a distinguished historian of post-war European economic integration, best known for his seminal work on the European Payments Union (EPU). His research centers on financial diplomacy, international monetary systems, and the political economy of reconstruction in the 1950s. Kaplan’s major contribution lies in his meticulous archival analysis of how the EPU facilitated multilateral trade and payments among Western European nations, serving as a crucial stepping stone toward the European Economic Community. His most cited work, *The European Payments Union: Financial Diplomacy in the 1950s* (1990), with over 116 citations, remains a foundational text for scholars of European integration and international finance. The book’s detailed narrative—from the political negotiations of 1950 to the management of crises—illuminates the complex interplay between national interests and supranational cooperation. Kaplan’s research has shaped our understanding of how financial mechanisms can foster political stability and economic recovery, making his work essential reading for students of European history, international relations, and economic governance.
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- 1The European Payments Union: Financial Diplomacy in the 1950s116 citations · 1990