The Applied Econ Angle
The Applied Econ Angle
Race and the Provision of Water and Sewerage Services in American Cities, 1880-1925
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Race and the Provision of Water and Sewerage Services in American Cities, 1880-1925

Troesken (2002)

In this episode, we explore The Limits of Jim Crow: Water and Sewage Services in American Cities (1880-1925) by Werner Troesken, published in the Journal of Economic History in (2002)

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00:16 Overview of the Paper

00:40 Historical Context: Jim Crow Era

00:58 Research Questions and Implications

02:23 Key Findings and Results

03:39 Public Health Concerns and Motivations