Harold J. Laski: “He insists upon the economic value of high wages, though he somewhat…”

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He insists upon the economic value of high wages, though he somewhat belittles the importance of wealth in the achievement of happiness.

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Laski emphasizes Hume's belief in the economic importance of high wages while downplaying wealth's role in happiness.

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