surplus value
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of surplus value
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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There was just one problem with Minnesota’s plan: the potential surplus value offered by McCarthy’s contract has been rendered obsolete by the fact he has been completely terrible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025
With the rookie wage scale slotting salaries by pick regardless of position, it is more difficult for teams to generate surplus value by taking a tight end.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2024
Marx proposed the concept of surplus value as a contradictory force within capitalism.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
It is difficult for any non-quarterback, even a star such as Beckham, to provide surplus value — a contribution greater than his salary cap hit would project.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 21, 2019
Accordingly, several portions of surplus value remain in the commodities which are not yet realised.
From The life and teaching of Karl Marx by Beer, M.
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