Adam Smith Argued That an Extensive Division of Labour Could

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.