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“In proportion therefore, as the repulsiveness of the work increases, the wage decreases.” quote by Karl Marx
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“In proportion therefore, as the repulsiveness of the work increases, the wage decreases.”

Karl Marx

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

More repulsive work yields lower wages, reflecting exploitation.

In simple terms: Hard jobs pay less.

Key Takeaway

Address wage inequality.

Themes

labor economics exploitation

Mood

critical concerned

Type

economic political

When to use this quote

  • minimum wage debates
  • union negotiations
  • job selection

Key Concepts

capitalist critique value theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does skill affect wage?
  • What reforms can reduce exploitation?
A Different Perspective

Wage dynamics also depend on skill and demand.

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