Chapter Two. Productivity Changes In Shipping In The Dutch Republic: The Evidence From Freight Rates, 1550–1800 (original) (raw)
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This chapter examines productivity changes in shipping within the Dutch Republic from 1550 to 1800, focusing on the impact of various historical events and political upheavals on freight rates and maritime activities. It discusses how privateering and economic blockades during periods of conflict, such as the Dutch Revolt and subsequent wars, influenced the shipping industry, leading to fluctuations in trade and alterations in ship sizes and capacities. The chapter analyzes data from the Sound Toll Tables and other historical records to establish a comprehensive view of shipping productivity and its correlation with political events in the Netherlands and the broader Baltic region.
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