Social Sciences
2 years ago

Capitalism's relentless pursuit of profit drives endless production, impacting society.

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The Accumulation of Capital
Geoffrey Kay

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The article discusses how in capitalist societies, there is always more produced than what is needed. Unlike other societies, the extra production in capitalism becomes profit for capital, which is then reinvested to expand production. The main focus is on the continuous accumulation of capital for the sake of production and profit.