Comment Comment by wqaatwt > US saw 60% real wage growth from 1860-1890 with no empire whatsoeverYes, having infinite farmland in a still mostly agrarian economy gives you a massive head start.Before the 20th century the link between the population and the amount of productive land was very direct. parent wqaatwt 9 months ago
Yes, having infinite farmland in a still mostly agrarian economy gives you a massive head start.
Before the 20th century the link between the population and the amount of productive land was very direct.