An annual index of Irish industrial production, 1840-1913

Kevin O'Rourke, Kenny, Seán and Jason Lennard

No 15375, CEPR Discussion Papers from Centre for Economic Policy Research

Abstract: We present the Irish industrial data available for the years 1800-1921, and construct an annual index of Irish industrial output for 1840-1913. We also construct a new industrial price index. Post-Famine industrial growth was slightly slower than previously thought, at 1.1 per cent per annum between 1851 and 1913. While per capita industrial growth was largely due to capital accumulation and technological change, rather than solely reflecting emigration, Ireland’s industrial performance was very disappointing when considered in a comparative perspective.

Keywords: Ireland; Industrial production; Famine; Historical national accounts (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E01 N13 N14 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020-10
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