Canadian Economic Growth during the Colonial Era and International Comparisons
70 Pages Posted: 1 Jun 2017 Last revised: 30 Mar 2018
Date Written: June 30, 2017
Abstract
This study creates estimates of GDP per capita for Canada from 1688 to 1790 in order to evaluate Canadian growth before the 19th century and generate international comparisons of living standards. These estimates show that Canada experienced little growth during the period and growth reversals were frequent. The income-based comparisons reveal that Canada was poorer than New England, Britain and France but was mildly richer than Latin America.
Keywords: Canadian Economic History, GDP, Economic Growth, Living Standards
JEL Classification: N11, N31
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Geloso, Vincent, Canadian Economic Growth during the Colonial Era and International Comparisons (June 30, 2017). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2976531 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2976531
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