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# Sea-Sticks

## Definition

Herrings caught and cured at sea during fishing voyages, requiring additional
processing and salting before becoming merchantable for market sale.

## Source Chapter

Book IV, Chapter 5

## Context

Smith uses sea-sticks as an example in his critique of herring fishery bounties,
showing how government subsidies can distort natural market prices and
encourage inefficient production methods.

## Economic Domain

Production

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