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The Equity Effects of Public Land Speculation in Iowa: Large versus Small Speculators.

Authors :
Swierenga, Robert P.
Source :
Journal of Economic History; Dec74, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p1008, 13p, 6 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
1974

Abstract

Presents a study which tested Douglass C. North's common sense generalization on the differential earnings of large and small-scale land speculators in Iowa. Focus of the study; Impact of the public land disposal system on income distribution in the United States.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00220507
Volume :
34
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Economic History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5083398
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022050700089397