Surveillance archive: using reports in business history

In a narrow sense, this essay is meant to encourage business historians consider (and reconsider) the variety of public and private reports, which can provide insights into operation firms industries. U.S. bank examiner reports tell us about how nineteenth century banks operated within Republican political economy; European Union shine light on differences similarities between operating in various national markets their relationship increased economic integration; equity analyst present forensic financial analysis while also revealing company’s history. More broadly, an invitation reflect as nexus surveillance power. Indeed, such paperwork power (the tricky bit figuring out just what sort it is, who wields it).