The article is part of the special issue of the journal on Charles P.Kindleberger (CPK).By Lens Accessories reviewing CPK’s works the authors investigates the analytical content of Kindleberger’s historical contributions.In particular, Kindleberger’s reformulation and development of Engel’s law is analyzed, with attention to its consequences for the theory of economic development.The articles uses the mentioned law to discuss CPK’s opinions on international trade, globalization, technical development.
Next, the issues of financial speculation and Kitchen Gift Set the law of Gresham-Kindleberger are analyzed, jointly with the issues of underdevelopment and capital movements.JEL: A1, B2, B31, F02, N01.