The absence of significant scale economies in 19th century agriculture outside the cotton South produced all of the following except

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The absence of significant scale economies in 19th century agriculture outside the cotton South resulted in numerous family farms and a more equal income distribution. However, this also meant that there were not large, corporate farms using the latest technology as it was not financially feasible. Furthermore, the widespread need for schools was due to the high number of farmers who wanted their children to receive an education.

The Absence of Significant Scale Economies in 19th Century Agriculture