# Market Extent Economic Impact

## Definition

The effects that the size and reach of markets have on economic development, division of labour, and productivity. Market extent economic impact explains how larger markets enable greater specialisation and higher levels of economic organisation.

## Source Chapter

Book I, Chapter 3

## Context

Smith's central argument demonstrates market extent economic impact: larger markets enable greater division of labour, support full-time specialists, and allow for the development of complex economic activities that are impossible in smaller markets with limited exchange possibilities.

## Economic Domain

General Theory

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