The Absolutist Calculus: Demographic and Economic Modeling of the Edict of Nantes Revocation Article Swipe
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This paper presents an "Absolutist Calculus" framework to quantitatively assess the demographic and economic consequences of the Edict of Nantes Revocation in 1685. By integrating historical demographic data with economic modeling techniques, we aim to measure the tangible costs incurred by the French state and society against the perceived benefits of religious uniformity and strengthened royal authority from the perspective of Louis XIV. The study reconstructs Huguenot population figures before the revocation, models emigration flows, and estimates the resulting population decline and its geographical distribution. Concurrently, an economic model quantifies the loss of skilled labor, capital flight, and the impact on key French industries, particularly textiles, silk production, and finance. Our findings reveal a substantial and enduring negative demographic and economic impact, challenging the long-term efficacy of the revocation as a state-building measure. The "Absolutist Calculus" demonstrates a significant disparity between the monarch's idealized political gains and the quantifiable material losses, offering a nuanced understanding of a pivotal moment in French history.
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| citation_normalized_percentile.value | 0.89736043 |
| citation_normalized_percentile.is_in_top_1_percent | False |
| citation_normalized_percentile.is_in_top_10_percent | True |