Abstract

DUCOING, Cristián  and  TAFUNELL, Xavier. Gross Capital Formation in Equipment in Chile, 1856-1930: National and Foreign Sources. Am. Lat. Hist. Econ [online]. 2013, vol.20, n.1, pp.5-34. ISSN 2007-3496.

Despite having the best statistics in developing countries, there are a number of gaps in Chile's economic series, which have been being corrected over the years. Our joint work has allowed knowing the similarities and differences between series made from the Chilean statistical yearbooks and official trade statistics of G-3 (Germany, USA and Great Britain). The article aims to contrast both machinery investment series for Chile from 1856 to 1930 and provide a basis for other studies that want to make new series for understanding the development of Chile in the long term.

Keywords : international commerce; machinery investment; historical statistics.