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Cost-of-production theory of value

Cost-of-production theory of value is a way of understanding how prices are determined. It says that the price of a product or service is determined by how much it costs to produce it. This includes costs like materials, labor, and machinery. The cost of production is taken into account when setting the price of a product or service. So if it costs more to make something, then the price you pay for it will be higher.