Question

The Black Death left Florence with a much smaller population. How would this fact benefit survivors of the plague, economically?

Peasants and skilled craftspeople were able to travel greater distances.

There were fewer workers available, so their labor was worth more money.

The plague did not produce any economic benefits for survivors.

There was more work to perform around Florence because people were moving there.

Answer 1

There were fewer workers available, so their labor was worth more money.

Explanation: the large mortality caused a labor shortage, which raised wages and bargaining power for surviving peasants and skilled workers, allowing better pay and conditions.