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The key idea behind the Equitable Labour Exchange was to:

AUse gold as currency

BExchange goods based on the hours of labour required to produce them

CPromote free trade with monetary notes

DCreate monopolies for trade

Answer:

B. Exchange goods based on the hours of labour required to produce them

Read Explanation:

Equitable Labour Exchange (1832)

  • Equitable Labor Exchange – 1832

  • Established: 3 September 1832

  • Location: England

  • Founder: Robert Owen

Background

  • After the failure of New Harmony (USA), Robert Owen returned to England.

  • He was not discouraged and continued to pursue his cooperative ideas.

  • He started the Equitable Labor Exchange to promote fair trade and worker empowerment.


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