Wages, Price and Profit
Wages, Price and Profit
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004
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Book • Nonfiction
England • 19th century
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Wages, Price and Profit, Karl Marx discusses the relationship between wages, prices, and profits, emphasizing economic principles and class struggles. Marx analyzes the dynamics of capitalist economies, exploring the impact of labor and production on income distribution. The text highlights how profit and wages are affected by market forces and labor exploitation.
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Wages, Price and Profit is praised for its clear exposition of labor theory and capitalist critique, offering valuable insights into class struggles and economic dynamics. While its theoretical depth is appreciated, some critique it as dense and less accessible to general readers. Overall, it remains a crucial text for understanding Marxist economics.
Who Should Read Wages, Price and Profit?
Readers who would enjoy Wages, Price and Profit by Karl Marx typically have an interest in political economy, labor theory, and Marxist economics. Similar to readers of Smith's The Wealth of Nations and Ricardo's Principles of Political Economy and Taxation, they seek insights into capitalist dynamics and labor value.
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Book • Nonfiction
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2004
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