Enterprise, Money and Credit in England before the Black Death 1285'1349

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Focusing on the late medieval English economy, the book explores how enterprise, money, and credit were impacted by significant challenges such as warfare, high taxation, and adverse weather, particularly affecting the wool export trade. It delves into the severe coin shortages and political conflicts leading up to the population decline caused by the plague of 1348-9. Through an examination of Statute Merchant certificates of debt, the analysis highlights regional differences and contributes to the debate on whether over-population or coin shortages hindered economic development.