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Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism (Upstream)

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Monopoly Capitalism Unveiled

This chapter explores Lenin's analysis of monopoly capitalism, illustrating its evolution from competitive markets to dominance by a few corporations like Amazon and Walmart. It discusses how this monopolization intertwines corporate interests with political power, challenging the myth of free competition in modern capitalism. The conversation emphasizes the inherent contradictions in capitalism that inherently lead to monopoly and suggests that these dynamics could ultimately sow the seeds for socialism.

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