Journal Article

Like father, like son: have we changed our penny-pinching ways?


Abstract: Our Yankee ancestors were known for their hard work, individualism, and aversion to excessive displays of wealth. Although much has changed since then, New England still shows remnants of its Puritan past.

Keywords: Economic conditions - New England; Economic history; New England;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Part of Series: Regional Review

Publication Date: 2003

Issue: Q 2

Pages: 24-30