Exploitation Rate Calculator

Enter the surplus value of unpaid labor ($) and the total wages paid ($) into the Calculator. The calculator will evaluate the Exploitation Rate. 

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Exploitation Rate Formula

EXR = SVUL / TW

Variables:

• EXR is the Exploitation Rate ($/$)
• SVUL is the surplus value of unpaid labor ($)
• TW is the total wages paid ($)

To calculate the Exploitation Rate, divide the surplus value of unpaid labor by the total value of wages paid.

How to Calculate Exploitation Rate?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Exploitation Rate.

1. First, determine the surplus value of unpaid labor ($). 
2. Next, determine the total wages paid ($). 
3. Next, gather the formula from above = EXR = SVUL / TW.
4. Finally, calculate the Exploitation Rate.
5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

surplus value of unpaid labor ($) = 758

total wages paid ($) = 1209