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What 300 Years of Firewood Prices Say About the Economy

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The Economics of Firewood: Past and Present

This chapter explores the historical significance of firewood pricing in the U.S. and its connection to economic themes such as energy transitions and resource valuation. It discusses the challenges of measuring informal economic contributions like unpaid work, and the importance of integrating these into broader economic assessments. Additionally, the chapter highlights the evolution of data gathering in economic research, particularly from labor-intensive methods to modern digital techniques.

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