Overall the putting-out system significantly increased Europe's manufacturing capacity in the eighteenth century.

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The putting-out system, also known as the domestic system, involved merchants distributing raw materials to rural households, where family members processed the materials into finished goods. This system allowed for an increase in production and efficiency, significantly boosting Europe's manufacturing capacity during the eighteenth century by utilizing labor across a wider geographic area and enabling the production of goods on a larger scale than was possible with traditional craft and guild systems.

Overall the Putting-Out System Significantly Increased Europe's Manufacturing Capacity in the Eighteenth