 | Building the Empire State: Political Economy in the Early Republic Subjects: New York (State) -- History -- 1775–1865; New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775–1865; New York (State) -- Economic conditions -- History -- 18th century; New York (State) -- Economic conditions -- History -- 19th century; Finance Public --; Focusing on the state of New York, home to the first American banks, utilities, canals, and transportation infrastructure projects, Building the Empire State examines the origins of American capitalism by tracing how and why business corporations were first introduced into the economy of the early republic. Brian Phillips Murphy teaches history at Baruch College. |
