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The First Numbers of the Americas

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  • Arroyo Abad, Leticia
  • Espin-Sanchez, Jose-Antonio

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This paper presents the first numbers on Spanish migration to Spanish America for the colonial period (1492-1830). We analyze quantitative patterns, geographic origins and destinations, gender, and migrant human capital. Drawing on a wide array of primary and secondary sources, we provide the first comprehensive dataset covering for the entire colonial period. This dataset opens new avenues for research on migrant networks, elite formation, social mobility, and the links between migration and long-run economic development.

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  • Arroyo Abad, Leticia & Espin-Sanchez, Jose-Antonio, 2025. "The First Numbers of the Americas," CEPR Discussion Papers 20591, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
    • Handle: RePEc:cpr:ceprdp:20591
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    JEL classification:

    • F22 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Migration
    • J61 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Geographic Labor Mobility; Immigrant Workers
    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration
    • N36 - Economic History - - Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy - - - Latin America; Caribbean
    • N33 - Economic History - - Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy - - - Europe: Pre-1913

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