Persistent debate, a new approach, more data, rich findings
Colonial incomes on the eve of the Revolution
When did Colonial America get rich?
Losing the lead : the cost of revolution and independence
Unequal economic growth, 1800-1860
The Civil War : growth lost, freedom gained, inequality maintained
Contending forces : American incomes across the late nineteenth century
The greatest leveling of all time
Rising inequality once more, since the 1970s
Inequality and growth : history lessons for the future
Appendix A. A guide to the 1774 and 1800 income estimates
Appendix B. Salaries, payment in kind, and workdays
Appendix C. Estimating slaves' retained earnings, Colonial times to 1860
Appendix D. American versus British prices, 1640-1875
Appendix E. A guide to the 1860 income estimates, and some modifications for 1850
Appendix F. A guide to the 1870 income estimates
Appendix G. Farm operators' incomes in 1870
Appendix H. Sources and notes to tables and figures in main text.
