Shahram Azhar

Join Richard Wolff, a seasoned economist and educator, alongside Shahram Azhar, a political economist and musician, as they unravel the complexities of Marx's Capital Vol. 2. They discuss the transition from understanding surplus value to examining the entire process of capital circulation. The conversation dives into economic nodes' dynamics, the contrasting worlds of merchant and productive capitalists, and the impacts of retail giants like Walmart on small producers. Tune in for insights that challenge common profit narratives and dissect the nuances of class dynamics in capitalism.

Shahram Azhar, an Associate Professor of Economics at Bucknell University, critiques the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics, highlighting its ideological biases. He argues that the prize promotes conventional economic theories while sidelining alternative perspectives. The discussion also touches on pressing issues like the immigration crisis in Europe versus Spain’s success with pro-immigrant policies, and a shocking analysis of the meat industry’s oligopoly driving inflation. Together, they unravel the intricate connection between economic policies and societal outcomes.