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An economic reason for the institution of serfdom was to maintain what ?

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It was to maintain a stable work place or environment. Everyone had a certain place and task.

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An economic reason for the institution of serfdom was to maintain a "stable work force," since this kept most of the workers in their "place" without much trouble. 
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