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'Specialities still continue to increase amazingly': division of labour among building-related firms

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Growth of division of labour among building-related firms in Bristol between 1850 and 1939 was virtually continuous, with fastest growth between c. 1900 and 1920. By contrast, the onset and subsequent retardation of accelerated growth in London occurred earlier. Probable influences favouring growth were the extent of the market, falling transaction costs and, particularly, technical innovation and diffusion, apparently associated with recession in total building activity. Innovations were a strong source of division of labour in the fields of building component and materials processing, and the installation of building services.

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  • Christopher Powell, 2002. "'Specialities still continue to increase amazingly': division of labour among building-related firms," Accounting History Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 12(1), pages 43-72.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:acbsfi:v:12:y:2002:i:1:p:43-72
    DOI: 10.1080/09585200110107957
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