Wage fund theory was propounded by (1) J.B. Say (2) J.S. Mill (3) J.R. Hicks (4) J.M. Keynes

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(2) J.S. Mill Explanation: J.S. Mill developed the wagesfund theory. This theory of wage was an attempt to show that in certain circumstances wages could rise above subsistence level. According to this theory a fund of capital has to he accumulated in advance before wage could be paid. This fund of capital is called wages-fund out of which wages are paid to labourers.

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