What was a major effect of the new economic prosperity in medieval europe? more food was available for townspeople. fewer people were required to farm the land. the population moved from rural to urban settings. towns were seldom chartered by a king or lord.

Answer; 
The major effect of the new economic prosperity in medieval Europe was that the population moved from rural to urban settings. 

Explanation;
The new economic prosperity in medieval Europe contributed to a number of impacts such as Rural to urban migration as people moved to urban areas to work in factories and industries, a wide range of employment was offered by these industries. Establishment of industries such as the textile industry in the urban areas.