New Polity cover image

Good Money: The Invention of Capitalism

New Polity

CHAPTER

Primitive Accumulation and the Emergence of Capitalism

This chapter explores the concept of primitive accumulation and its role in the development of a money economy and capitalism. It challenges the narrative that capitalism naturally emerged through organic growth and discusses the transition from self-sufficiency to wage labor.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner