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Sayer (1995) has argued that the division of labour has a structure th
at is distinct from capitalist relations of production, and, following
Hayek, that it is determined most strongly by the use of knowledge by
enterprises. Conscious coordination or alteration of the division of
labour therefore usually result in reduced efficiency and in an author
itarian suppression of difference. In this article Eve argue that the
division of labour in capitalism is strongly determined by conflict wi
thin and between classes, and that in the short term socialist policy
can and should aim to alter it. A model of socialist economic coordina
tion is presented which is feasible and ameliorates many of the proble
ms of the capitalist division of labour. This model would enable the d
evelopment rather than suppression of positive differences.