Trading was poorly developed and the situation of the rural population was miserable, culminating in several revolts against the episcopal rule from the German Peasants' War in 1525 until the 18th century.
Kauplemine oli kehvalt arenenud ja maaelanike olukord oli õnnetu, kulmineerudes mitmes vastuhakus piiskopivõimu vastu, alates Saksa talurahvasõjast 1525. aastal kuni 18. sajandini.