The history of the development of the world economy from primitive economy to the present time is presented. A wide range of issues are considered on the basis of the characteristics and assessments of the most important economic phenomena and processes that have had a profound impact on the formation and development of the modern economy that have developed in domestic and world historical and economic science. The evolution of the world economy and the theoretical ideas of economists from different historical eras about the nature, changes, and prospects for economic development are presented. The textbook was prepared in accordance with the Federal State Educational Standard for Higher Professional Education of the third generation. For undergraduate and graduate students studying in economics and management specialties, and university teachers.< /p>