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Presents an abstract of a conference paper on the financial aspects of cotton production in the U.S.

Presents an abstract of a conference paper on private investments and government subsidies in the cotton trade in Texas.

Analyzes the key institutional and scientific developments that facilitated the innovations in biological technologies for the U.S. cotton production from 1928 to 1960. Test for market failure; Average price differential; Acreage and production of certified cotton seed.

Examines the formative period of urbanization in Atlanta, Georgia during the antebellum period. Impact of the railroad construction on the state's locational advantage; Distinguishing characteristics of the state's cotton ports; Relevance of the state's growth during the antebellum period.

Comments on Gavin Wright's estimates of the rate of demand for United States cotton during the 19th century. Criticisms on his remarks on the demand for cotton; Growth of the cotton economy.