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The study aims to investigate the cheese market in Prato to understand the influences on pricing and accessibility of dairy products during the late medieval period.

June 14, 2026Open Access

The urban cheese market in late medieval Prato:Supply networks, retail structures, and consumption patterns

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FAFabrizio; id_orcid 0000-0002-1015-7525 Ansani

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This article examines cheese market dynamics in late medieval Prato, indicating significant changes in supply, pricing, and consumption patterns.

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The study aims to investigate the cheese market in Prato to understand the influences on pricing and accessibility of dairy products during the late medieval period.
Analyzed account-books of cheesemongers, innkeepers, merchants, and brokers from 1380 to 1410.
Quantitative analysis to assess pricing, supply diversification, and credit usage in retail.
Explored informal exchanges alongside formal retail structures.
Dairy products became more affordable for households, driven by retail consolidation.
Prices reduced significantly due to diversified supply networks and increased use of credit.
Informal exchanges remained crucial for daily goods provisioning despite retail advancements.

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Fabrizio; id_orcid 0000-0002-1015-7525 Ansani (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e4608b1cc60ccdea8ae97 https://doi.org/10.1080/2373518x.2026.2685440

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This article examines cheese market dynamics in late medieval Prato, indicating significant changes in supply, pricing, and consumption patterns.

The urban cheese market in late medieval Prato:Supply networks, retail structures, and consumption patterns

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