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A model of values and prices based on a solution to the transformation problemand the redefinition of key categories of the Marxian labor theory of value

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2022
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This article presents a comprehensive values and prices formation model based on Marx’s (1992, 1993) labor theory of value within a Temporal Single-System Interpretation (TSSI) framework. This model bases on a new interpretation of the Marxian Fundamental Theorem (FMT) and the Monetary Expression of Labor Time (MELT). If the modification in the dialectical sequence of the formation of the categories and the introduction of the dual determination of socially necessary labor time are accepted, the transformation problem encounters solution in the interpretation of Carchedi and de Haan (1996). Likewise, contemporary approaches reveal the need for a redefinition of key categories of the Marxist labor theory of value to develop a logically coherent model. Thus, the proposed model includes the dimension of the realization problem that commodities face in the market and introduce analytical categories for both production and realization periods. Finally, value category is redefined
Este artículo presenta un modelo integral de formación de valores y precios basado en la teoría del valor trabajo de Marx (1992, 1993) dentro de un marco de la Interpretación Temporal de Sistema Único (TSSI). Este modelo se basa en una nueva interpretación del Teorema Fundamental Marxiano (TFM) y de la Expresión Monetaria del Tiempo de Trabajo (MELT). El problema de la transformación encuentra una solución en la interpretación de Carchedi y de Haan (1996) al aceptarse una modificación en la secuencia dialéctica de la formación de las categorías e introducirse la determinación dual del tiempo de trabajo socialmente necesario. Del mismo modo, enfoques contemporáneos revelan la necesidad de una redefinición de categorías clave de la teoría del valor trabajo marxista para desarrollar un modelo lógicamente coherente. Así, el modelo propuesto incluye la dimensión del problema de realización que enfrentan las mercancías en el mercado e introduce categorías analíticas para los períodos de producción y realización. Finalmente, se redefine la categoría valor.
Este artigo apresenta um modelo abrangente de valor e formação de preços baseado na teoria do valor-trabalho de Marx (1992, 1993) dentro de uma estrutura da Interpretação de Sistema Único Temporal (TSSI). Este modelo é baseado em uma nova interpretação do Teorema Fundamental Marxiano (TFM) e da Expressão Monetária do Tempo de Trabalho (MELT). O problema da transformação encontra solução na interpretação de Carchedi e de Haan (1996) ao aceitar uma modificação na sequência dialética da formação das categorias e introduzir a dupla determinação do tempo de trabalho socialmente necessário. Da mesma forma, as abordagens contemporâneas revelam a necessidade de uma redefinição das categorias-chave da teoria marxista do valor-trabalho, a fim de desenvolver um modelo logicamente coerente. Assim, o modelo proposto contempla a dimensão do problema de realização enfrentado pela mercadoria no mercado e introduz categorias analíticas para os períodos de produção e realização. Finalmente, a categoria de valor é redefinida.
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5506.06 Historia de la Economía, 5307 Teoría Económica
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