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To: Henry Volquardsen who wrote (66070)8/10/1999 7:30:00 PM
From: JF Quinnelly  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 132070
 
Yup, I was only half kidding. It may have broken the back of serfdom and prompted a lot of technological invention.



To: Henry Volquardsen who wrote (66070)8/11/1999 7:07:00 AM
From: John Pitera  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 132070
 
Henry, have you talked to Larry Kudlow about this? -g-

Those skilled workers which survived had the negotiating edge. This
started a process which led to the strengthening of institutions such as guilds and the growth of towns which provided for more centralized and efficient
commerce. The ultimate result was the Renaissance. So as strange as it may sound that statement is arguably true. <?i>