Portuguese Colonial Fiscal Costs from 1912 to 1974
by Lopes, Pedro / ICPSR Harvested Dataverse·Updated 4mo ago
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Description
This dataset supports the replication of figures and tables from the study 'Empire's Ledger: The Fiscal Cost of Portuguese Colonialism, 1912-1974.' It contains the underlying fiscal data used in the analysis, covering the period from 1912 to 1974. The specific row count, column count, and file formats are not provided.
Use Cases
Analyze fiscal cost trends over the 1912-1974 period to assess the economic burden of Portuguese colonialism.
Replicate specific tables and figures from the associated academic study using the provided data and code.
Examine the structure of colonial fiscal accounts to understand revenue and expenditure categories.
Strengths
Data is directly linked to a specific, peer-reviewed academic study, ensuring research relevance.
Covers a long historical time range of 62 years (1912-1974).
Includes the code necessary for full replication of the study's published results.
Limitations
The specific variables, data structure, and sample size are not described, limiting initial assessment.
Data is historical and may not reflect modern accounting standards or geographic boundaries.
Relies on the accuracy and completeness of historical Portuguese colonial records, which may have gaps.