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Lysander Spooner: In other words, the theory is, that the smaller the portion of the products of labor, that is given to the laborers, the…

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In other words, the theory is, that the smaller the portion of the products of labor, that is given to the laborers, the larger will be the portion that will go into the pockets of the employers.
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Lysander Spooner

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Spooner argues that the distribution of labor's products favors employers over workers.

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