Apprenticeship and training in premodern England

Patrick Wallis

Economic History Working Papers from London School of Economics and Political Science, Department of Economic History

Abstract: This paper re-examines the economics of premodern apprenticeship in England. I present new data showing that a high proportion of apprenticeships in seventeenth century London ended before the term of service was finished. I then propose a new account of how training costs and repayments were distributed over the apprenticeship contract such that neither master or apprentice risked significant loss from early termination. This new account fits with the characteristics of premodern apprenticeship, as well as with what is known about the acquisition of skills in modern and premodern societies.

JEL-codes: B1 J01 O52 R14 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 51 pages
Date: 2007-11
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Journal Article: Apprenticeship and Training in Premodern England (2008)
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