Preface

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. CONTENTS VII
3. Preface IX
4. I. Population and Economic Growth 1
5. II. Foreign Trade 19
6. SECTION ONE: Occupational Groups
7. Introduction 47
8. III. Farmers and Planters 57
9. IV. Indentured Servants and Slaves 91
10. V. Artisans and Merchants 115
11. VI. Women in the Colonial Economy 141
12. SECTION TWO: Money and Taxes
13. Introduction 161
14. VII. Money and Politics 163
15. VIII. Taxes and Politics 187
16. IX. Living Standards and Income Growth 212
17. Appendix: Note on Price and Income Estimates 239
18. Index of Names 241
19. Subject Index 245