| This question <126|126> overall <125|127> Jeff: <107|225>. |
| Question 118: (a) Why is it necessary for the exchange of commodities that they contain qualitatively different kinds of useful labor? |
| (b) Can commodity production exist without division of labor? |
| (c) Can division of labor exist without commodity production? |
| (d) How does commodity production influence the division of labor? |
| [126] Jeff: Commodity Production. a) Marx argues that it is important to have qualitatively different kinds of useful labor because that is what gives things its value. These different values allow for things to be exchanged based on the wants of individuals and how much the commodity is valued. |
| b) According to Marx, commodity production is not possible without the division of labor |
| c) Yes, division of labor can exist without commodity production |
| d) Because commodity production is not possible without division of labor, the more advanced the commodity manufacturing is, the more specialized the division of labor will become. |
| Hans: Your b), c), and d) are right, but a) isn't. |
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