Skilled Labor Commanded a Higher Wage Than Unskilled Labor in Both

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Skilled labor commanded a higher wage than unskilled labor in both the U.S.and Europe between 1789 and 1860.However,skilled wages in the U.S.were higher,on average.A higher land to labor ratio in the U.S.can explain the higher wage rates of skilled workers in the U.S.

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