Werner Sombart (1863–1941)

Archival location guide — where this economist’s surviving papers are held, their notable correspondents, and key published sources.

Born 1863 · died 1941

Werner Sombart was a German economist, historian and sociologist. Head of the "Youngest Historical School," he was one of the leading Continental European social scientists during the first quarter of the 20th century. The term "late capitalism" is accredited to him. The concept of "creative destruction" associated with capitalism is also of his coinage.

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Where the papers are held

The surviving papers of Werner Sombart (1863–1941) are held at Secret State Archives Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation.

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