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Exports from the Colonies and States of the Middle Atlantic Region 1720–1800

In: Research in Economic History

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  • Peter C. Mancall
  • Joshua L. Rosenbloom
  • Thomas Weiss

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Exports are both an important component of overall economic performance and an indicator of broader trends in economic growth for the early American economy. In this article we describe a new set of estimates of the volume of overseas exports originating in the colonies and states of the Middle Atlantic region from 1720 to 1800. Measured in constant prices, export volumes grew rapidly in this period, but were unable to outpace the rapid growth of population and the labor force. Despite significant short-run fluctuations, per capita export values displayed no trend. At the same time, regional terms of trade improved considerably, increasing the foreign exchange earnings produced for any real export quantity.

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  • Peter C. Mancall & Joshua L. Rosenbloom & Thomas Weiss, 2013. "Exports from the Colonies and States of the Middle Atlantic Region 1720–1800," Research in Economic History, in: Research in Economic History, pages 257-305, Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:rehizz:s0363-3268(2013)0000029009
    DOI: 10.1108/S0363-3268(2013)0000029009
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