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.
Mississippi, once the richest state in the USA, now has the lowest GDP per capita, highest poverty rate, and slowest growth. What caused this dramatic decline? Let's find out.
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