The Price History of English Agriculture, 1209-1914

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Abstract

The paper constructs an annual price series for English net agricultural output in the years 1209-1914 using 26 component series: wheat, barley, oats, rye, peas, beans, potatoes, hops, straw, mustard seed, saffron, hay, beef, mutton, pork, bacon, tallow, eggs, milk, cheese, butter, wool, firewood, timber, cider, and honey. I also construct sub-series for arable, pasture and wood products. The main innovation is in using a consistent method to form series from existing published sources. But fresh archival data is also incorporated. The implications of the movements of these series for agrarian history are explored.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearch in Economic History
Number of pages83
Volume22
PublisherEmerald Group Publishing
Publication date2004
Pages41-123
ISBN (Print)0762311193, 9780762311194
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
SeriesResearch in Economic History
Volume22
ISSN0363-3268

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