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The Transatlantic Market for British Convict Labor.

Authors :
Grubb, Farley
Source :
Journal of Economic History. Mar2000, Vol. 60 Issue 1, p94. 29p. 1 Chart, 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Presents information on a study which provided a market model of the convict trade and explained how economic forces shaped British penal policy regarding convict transportation between 1718-1775. Details on the model of the convict trade; Empirical analysis and hypothesis testing; Labor value of criminality; Political economy of convict transportation.

Subjects

Subjects :
*PRISON labor
*CRIMINAL law

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00220507
Volume :
60
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Economic History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3340065
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022050700000048