1. The Rise Of Capitalism And Western Dominance
... regulated all aspects of most trades, such as the production methods, hiring procedures, wages, and the length and quality of an apprentice's education. Guilds also imposed output quotas, restrictions on workshop size, and quality standards (Duplessis,. 35). Yet, as they gained economic, political, and even military power, many guilds became increasingly corrupt, self-serving, and resistant to change. Artisans eventually came ... ...
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