Transportation Revolution: The Car in the 1920s
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Abstract
In 1919, there were 6 cars for every 100 people in the United States; in 1929, there were 19. The diffusion of the car transformed daily life and had large economic effects. Data on car registrations at the state level help us to understand the correlates of car diffusion. We also consider some of the ways in which car diffusion likely impacted the economy.Citation
Eli, Shari, Joshua K. Hausman, and Paul W. Rhode. 2022. "Transportation Revolution: The Car in the 1920s." AEA Papers and Proceedings, 112: 219-23. DOI: 10.1257/pandp.20221082Additional Materials
JEL Classification
- L62 Automobiles; Other Transportation Equipment; Related Parts and Equipment
- N32 Economic History: Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy: U.S.; Canada: 1913-
- N72 Economic History: Transport, Trade, Energy, Technology, and Other Services: U.S.; Canada: 1913-
- N92 Regional and Urban History: U.S.; Canada: 1913-
- R41 Transportation: Demand, Supply, and Congestion; Travel Time; Safety and Accidents; Transportation Noise