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Economic Growth and the Standard of Living in Southern New England, 1640-1774.

Authors :
Main, Gloria L.
Main, Jackson T.
Source :
Journal of Economic History; Mar88, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p27, 20p, 5 Charts
Publication Year :
1988

Abstract

Examines the economic growth and standard of living in New England based on a sample of probated estates in Connecticut and Massachusetts from 1640 to 1774. Wealth growth during the colonial period; Factors that contributed to the growth of the white population of New England.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00220507
Volume :
48
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Economic History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5419850
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022050700004137