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A Model for the Relationship between Working Time and the Intensity of Labour

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  • Alexis Ioannides
  • Stavros Mavroudeas

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As Marx, but also Chapman and Robbins argued, working time and labour intensity are strongly and negatively correlated. Nevertheless, the models for this interaction presented so far don’t integrate their ideas. We construct a model for the time – intensity relationship that is mainly based on the natural limitations of the human body and reflects Marx’s main theses. We explore it’s consequences on product, value and surplus value. Finally we find support for the basic assumptions of this model with the help of the results of contemporary ergo-metric experiments.

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  • Alexis Ioannides & Stavros Mavroudeas, 2011. "A Model for the Relationship between Working Time and the Intensity of Labour," Bulletin of Political Economy, Bulletin of Political Economy, vol. 5(2), pages 111-127, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:awu:journl:v:5:y:2011:i:2:p:111-127
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