University of Chicago Press
American Economic Growth and Standards of Living Before the Civil War
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- Robert E Gallman
- University of Chicago Press
- Hardcover
- 9780226279459
- 9.22 X 6.3 X 1.12 inches
- 1.63 pounds
- Business & Economics > Economics - Macroeconomics
- English
Secure TransactionBook Description
Despite the dramatic economic growth and rise in income levels, questions remain as to the general quality of life during this era. Was the improvement in income widely shared? How did economic growth affect the nature of work? Did higher levels of income lead to improved health and longevity? The authors address these questions by analyzing new estimates of labor force participation, real wages, and productivity, as well as of the distribution of income, height, and nutrition.
Author Bio
Economic historian Robert E. Gallman (1926-1998) joined the faculty of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1962.
He was named a Kenan Professor in 1980 and served as chair of the Economics Department, 1990-1995.
He specialized in 19th-century economic growth and antebellum Southern economic history. Papers documenting the career of Robert E. Gallman include correspondence, research materials, notes, manuscripts, teaching materials, and other items.
Source: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and JSTOR
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