Incomes and wages in the South once were considerably below the average obtained in other parts of the country. However, the new industry of the South is part of a larger economy, and the comparative level of southern wages has accordingly become a matter of nation-wide concern. This volume presents briefly the available statistical evidence concerning the relationship of wages in the South and the rest of the country. Originally published in 1930. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.