Slaves were often Paid in the United States - Here is Why
- Episode aired Mar 27, 2024
- 4m
While the majority of slaves in the American South worked under threat of punishment some were paid to incentivize them to apply their talents toward high value work. This is a basic economi... Read allWhile the majority of slaves in the American South worked under threat of punishment some were paid to incentivize them to apply their talents toward high value work. This is a basic economic principle that has broad application.While the majority of slaves in the American South worked under threat of punishment some were paid to incentivize them to apply their talents toward high value work. This is a basic economic principle that has broad application.