An analysis of provincial prices in New Zealand: 1885-1913

Oxley, Les; Sadetskaya, Ekaterina

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Oxley, L., & Sadeterina, E. (2013). An analysis of provincial prices in New Zealand: 1885-1913. (Department of Economics Working Paper Series, Number 15/13). Hamilton, New Zealand: University of Waikato.

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Abstract

The paper discusses the construction of a new Consumer Price Index (CPI) for New Zealand, 1885-1913, based upon aggregation of data from the four largest provincial districts: Auckland, Canterbury, Otago and Wellington. Using these new provincial data, we explore the degree of market integration within the New Zealand dairy and meat sectors, and consider whether anecdotal evidence on South-North price convergence is supported statistically.

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2013-10

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Working Paper

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Department of Economics Working Paper Series

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15/13

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University of Waikato

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