Study on the Supply Trends of Nail-Rods and Nail in China in 1860s-1880s as Seen in “Commercial Reports Recrivrd at the Foreign Office From Her Majesty’s Consuls in China.”

Key Points

• The primary aim is to analyze historical trade trends in nail-rods and nails within China during the 1870s and 1880s.
• Analyzed 19 volumes of 'Commercial Reports' from the Foreign Office
• Focused on supply and demand dynamics in nail-rod and nail markets
• Explored patterns through recorded trade data
• Identified distinct shifts in supply trends during the analyzed period
• Demonstrated variations in nail price fluctuations in different regions
• Provided insights into the broader economic context of China in the late 19th century

Abstract