My comment was poorly worded and did not intend to limit discussion to the free population, black or white. “It also had a higher per capita income.” The “It” in that sentence refers to “the North” not the free populations of either sector.
I apologize for the confusion. Although I doubt that the free population of the North had a lower income. Certainly the MEDIAN income of the North was much higher for the free population.
Calculation of a per capita number which leaves out 1/3 of the population is like calculating a batting average by leaving out 200 at bats.
First you call me a liar, then you backtrack to self correction and rationalization by pleading confusion.
No, it was very clear. You stated that the “free population of the North had a ‘higher per capita income’.
Those were your exact words. They have been shown to be wrong in dozens of posts. However, as long as you continue to avoid the truth, I will correct you.
Then you say: “Although I doubt that the free population of the North had a lower income. Certainly the MEDIAN income of the North was much higher for the free population.”
Are you sure you want to make that statement?
You said: “Calculation of a per capita number which leaves out 1/3 of the population is like calculating a batting average by leaving out 200 at bats.”
As I have said, tell that to Parker or Fogel or Engerman.