What was one effect of better printing methods during the Ming Dynasty?

Updated trade routes
A new merchant class
Increased literacy rates
More codes and laws

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Increased literacy rates

Better printing methods during the Ming Dynasty in China allowed for the mass production of books and other written materials, making them more accessible to a larger portion of the population. This, in turn, led to an increase in literacy rates among the common people, as they had greater access to educational resources.