Heights of Native-Born Whites During the Antebellum Period

B-Tier
Journal: Journal of Economic History
Year: 1983
Volume: 43
Issue: 1
Pages: 167-174

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

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Abstract

This paper uses data on height by age drawn from Civil War muster rolls to analyze the nutritional status of the native-born white population during the antebellum period. Preliminary regression results reveal significant differences in adult heights across occupations, regions, urban-rural and migrant status, and birth cohorts. The economic and demographic implications of these findings are also explored.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:cup:jechis:v:43:y:1983:i:01:p:167-174_02
Journal Field
Economic History
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25