Growth of the Rubber Industry of Great Britain and the United States*

William Woodruff

The Journal of Economic History, 1955, vol. 15, issue 4, 376-391

Abstract: Little more than a century ago India rubber was a curiosity. Today, it is vital to our existence. The purpose here is to examine the basic factors that have influenced the growth of the rubber industry in the United States and the United Kingdom. The method chosen is to review the industry's position before and after the introduction of the automobile, say at 1900 and 1950. Much of what is to be said might be compressed into current economic terminology. Neither disrespect for this procedure nor the inapplicability of many of its concepts to economic history has prevented this course from being adopted.

Date: 1955
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