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Back to the Farm on Rising Cost of Living
The article argues that rising costs of living since 1896 cut into budgets across classes. It blames urban wage trends, rent increases, and a shift from farm production to city work. It contends high prices stem mainly from supply demand imbalances and urban population growth, urging a rural population shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Hill
Waa
Russell Sage
Cate
England
United States
Mildlie West
Middle West