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Wages of a Journeyman
Definition
The payment received by skilled workers who labour under the direction of a master craftsman or manufacturer. This represents the compensation for manual labour distinct from the profits earned by the employer.
Source Chapter
Book I, Chapter 6
Context
Used to illustrate how independent manufacturers can earn both wages and profits. Smith explains that such individuals gain both the wages of a journeyman and the profit that a master would make, though this combined income is commonly called profit.
Economic Domain
Distribution