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Market and famines in pre-industrial Europe

Authors :
Grada, Cormac O.
Source :
The Journal of Interdisciplinary History. Autumn, 2005, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p143, 24 p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The performance of markets during famines is a contentious issue, however, research tends to associate famine with market segmentation and hoarding. The analysis of the spatial and temporal patterns of food-price movements during four famines in pre-industrial Europe indicates that markets functioned normally in times of crisis.

Subjects

Subjects :
Europe -- Economic aspects
Famines -- Influence
Famines -- Europe
Markets (Economics) -- Analysis
History

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00221953
Volume :
36
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Journal of Interdisciplinary History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.139499869

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