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Why Mississippi Is the Worst State in the USA

Economics Explained

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Economic History of Mississippi and its Modern Challenges

Exploring Mississippi's economic trajectory, the chapter delves into how its reliance on agriculture and cheap labor transformed it from one of the wealthiest states to the poorest, and the hurdles it must overcome to rebuild its economy in a modern context.

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