In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, most towns prohibited individuals from accumulating stocks of grain.Since such individuals sold the grain and profited greatly during food shortages, they were considered to be exploiting people in need.The result of this prohibition was

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Prohibiting grain accumulation led to price fluctuations, shortages, and losses for farmers, as there was no buffer stock to stabilize supply and prices.

In the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries, Most Towns Prohibited Individuals