Odd Lots cover image

What The Black Death And Spanish Flu Can Tell Us About What Comes Next

Odd Lots

00:00

Labor Dynamics Post-Black Death

This chapter explores the economic aftermath of the Black Death, focusing on the labor shortage that empowered surviving peasants to demand higher wages. It delves into the tension between the demand for increased wages and the attempts by landlords and authorities to regulate labor costs in a changing economy.

Play episode from 12:17
Transcript

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app