Adam Smith Argued That an Extensive Division of Labour Could

question 9

Multiple Choice

Adam Smith argued that an extensive division of labour could lead to immense increases in productivity in a factory setting. What did Charles Babbage propose to further increase profits for factory owners?

• A) Increasing the length of the working day.
• B) Paying workers less, since they would require fewer skills.
• C) Outlawing trade unions.
• D) Making workers pay for their own tools.

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