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Contains six contributions divided between British and US topics. This volume discusses the use of the Charity Commission Reports as a source for the study of British economic history, revisits the old debate about whether nineteenth century industrialization in Britain worsened or improved conditions for child labour, and more.

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The Charity Commission as a source in English economic history, Gregory Clark; a revival of the pessimist view - child labour and the Industrial Revolution, Carolyn Tuttle; the weather and fluctuations in agricultural output - 1867-1913, Youghesh Khatri et al; induced innovation in American agriculture - an econometric analysis, Alan L. Olmstead, Paul W. Rhode; par clearance in the domestic exchanges - the impact of National Bank notes, Ronnie J. Philips, P.A.V.B. Swamy; the telegraphic transmission of financial asset prices and orders to trade - implications for economic growth, trading volume and securities market regulation, Alexander J. Field.

Research in Economic History Volume 18 Research in Economic History Vol 18 Research in Economic History 18

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      Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 8/2/1998 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780762303304, 978-0762303304
      ISBN10: 0762303301
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Contains six contributions divided between British and US topics. This volume discusses the use of the Charity Commission Reports as a source for the study of British economic history, revisits the old debate about whether nineteenth century industrialization in Britain worsened or improved conditions for child labour, and more.

      Table of Contents
      The Charity Commission as a source in English economic history, Gregory Clark; a revival of the pessimist view - child labour and the Industrial Revolution, Carolyn Tuttle; the weather and fluctuations in agricultural output - 1867-1913, Youghesh Khatri et al; induced innovation in American agriculture - an econometric analysis, Alan L. Olmstead, Paul W. Rhode; par clearance in the domestic exchanges - the impact of National Bank notes, Ronnie J. Philips, P.A.V.B. Swamy; the telegraphic transmission of financial asset prices and orders to trade - implications for economic growth, trading volume and securities market regulation, Alexander J. Field.

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