Introduction -- Portuguese trade with northwestern Europe -- Sugar, institutions and politics -- Merchants and merchant networks -- The cost of shipping -- Transactions and risk management -- Illegal trade -- Supply, demand, prices and profitability -- Conclusion
Summary
This study examines the wholesale trade in sugar from Brazil to markets in Europe. The author finds that, in spite of the political obstacles that existed during the years covered, the trade persisted because it was not subject to monopolies and was relatively lightly regulated and taxed
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-203) and index
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