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<p>His "Time on the Cross," published with Robert Fogel in 1974, ignited debate by arguing for the economic efficiency of enslaved labor and, critics said, downplaying the violence inherent in the system. </p>
His two-volume study, written with Robert W. Fogel, used data to challenge commonly held ideas about American slavery, including that it was unprofitable and inefficient.
(Archived document, may contain errors) i 1006 October 26, 1994 THECHAFEE-BREAUX"MAlNSTREAM"PRO POSAL NO BASIS FUR HEALTH REF'ORM IN 1995 INTRODUCTION with the collapse of every version of the Clinton plan in the 103rd Congress, Americans are wondering what form of health care reform legislation will surface during the 104th Congress.