Home and Foreign Investment, 1870–1913
Studies in Capital Accumulation

Originally published in 1953, this book presents studies of capital accumulation and investment, both in Britain and internationally, from 1870 to 1913.

A. K. Cairncross (Author)

9781107586840, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 3 December 2015

268 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.4 kg

Originally published in 1953, this book presents a series of studies regarding capital accumulation and investment, both in Britain and internationally, during the period 1870 to 1913. The text was written by the renowned British economist and protégé of Keynes, Sir Alexander Kirkland Cairncross (1911–98). Observations are backed up with detailed statistical information, including numerous figures and tables. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the writings of Cairncross and economic history.

List of figures
List of tables
Preface
1. Capital accumulation in the Victorian age
2. Fluctuations in the Glasgow building industry, 1856–1914
3. Investment in Canada, 1900–13
4. Internal migration in Victorian England
5. The Victorian capital market
6. The statistics of investment, 1870–1913
7. Fluctuations in home and foreign investment, 1870–1913
8. Investment and migration
9. Did foreign investment pay?
10. The Victorians and investment
Index.

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