The decline in the profitability of the «Carrera de Indias» at the end of the 18th century: The case of a foreign company (1765-1789)
1. Introduction The Spanish Atlantic trade was concentrated in the port of Cadiz in southern Spain in the 18th century. This city held the geographical monopoly on this crucial trade during the century, making it one of the most important ports in Europe. Nevertheless, in the 19th century, the commercial system centred around Cadiz diminished […]
The Partial Transit System. A Medium-Scale Analysis of the Efficiency of the Spanish Railway Network in the 19th Century
PREMIO 2025 RAMÓN CARANDE – AEHE