Capitalism perpetuates exploitation, but democratic control can end it.
The article discusses how looking at labor value in a new way can help understand its importance in economics. By thinking about labor value in terms of how much extra work is needed to make something, we can better understand how prices are set in a competitive market. The study shows that even in a fair market, there can still be unfairness. To make sure workers are as productive as possible and work as little as needed, society needs to make sure capital is shared and controlled fairly.