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This Is What Happened to the Price of Nails Over the Last 330 Years

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Nails: A Window into Economic History

This chapter explores the pivotal role of nails in the construction supply chain and their broader economic significance over the past 330 years. Through a lighthearted examination, it connects the simplicity of nails to complex economic transformations, inflation, and productivity. The chapter sets the stage for an expert interview on nail price indices, revealing how these seemingly mundane items can provide deep insights into historical economic shifts.

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