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Economic Update: The Contributions of Karl Marx

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff

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Surplus Production and Inequality in Capitalism

This chapter examines the inherent contradictions of capitalism, where workers contribute to wealth creation yet remain impoverished. It highlights how the concentration of surplus among a few leads to economic cycles of exploitation and reduced consumer purchasing power.

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