In the first book mentioned above, Allen states: “I do not ignore supply-side developments like the growth of scientific knowledge or the spread of scientific culture. However, I emphasize other factors increasing the supply of technology that have not received their due…” But when his argument gets condensed, the factors other than the ones he focuses on (high wages and cheap energy) tend to get dropped.
As to your first point, I didn’t say “all discussion”, just “too much”…
I think the main statement of Allen’s argument is his book The British Industrial Revolution in Global Perspective. Here’s a summary article he wrote: “Why was the Industrial Revolution British?” You could also check out Scott Alexander’s review of his book Global Economic History: A Very Short Introduction.
In the first book mentioned above, Allen states: “I do not ignore supply-side developments like the growth of scientific knowledge or the spread of scientific culture. However, I emphasize other factors increasing the supply of technology that have not received their due…” But when his argument gets condensed, the factors other than the ones he focuses on (high wages and cheap energy) tend to get dropped.
As to your first point, I didn’t say “all discussion”, just “too much”…