During the Black Death, with fewer workers available to farm the land, employers were able to choose better skilled labour to employ.

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During the Black Death, there was a severe shortage of labor, which increased the demand for labor and led to the rise in wages for workers. This also led to a decrease in the power of the employers, as they had to compete for the available labor pool and were forced to hire workers regardless of their skill level.

During the Black Death, with Fewer Workers Available to Farm