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# Measure of Exchangeable Value

## Definition

The standard by which the relative worth of different commodities can be compared and evaluated, which Smith argues is labour because it provides a universal and accurate basis for comparison.

## Source Chapter

Book I, Chapter 5

## Context

Smith develops this concept to explain how different commodities can be compared across time and space, arguing that labour provides the only accurate measure of value.

## Economic Domain

Exchange

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