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In Marx's theory, what is surplus value?
In Marx's theory, what is surplus value?
- The value of commodities that workers are paid for
- The profit made by capitalists after exploiting workers
- The total value of commodities produced by the worker
- The value of commodities necessary to reproduce the worker’s labor-power (correct)
According to Marx, what is exploitation in a capitalist society?
According to Marx, what is exploitation in a capitalist society?
- Workers using resources without permission from capitalists
- Workers refusing to produce any surplus value for capitalists
- Capitalists providing fair compensation to workers for their labor
- Capitalists taking surplus value from workers by paying them less than the value they produce (correct)
Which class in capitalist society is responsible for producing most of the value?
Which class in capitalist society is responsible for producing most of the value?
- The lower class
- The middle class
- The working class (correct)
- The capitalist class
What is the main role of capitalists in a capitalist society according to Marx?
What is the main role of capitalists in a capitalist society according to Marx?
How does Marx define exploitation in technical terms?
How does Marx define exploitation in technical terms?
What does surplus value represent in Marxist terms?
What does surplus value represent in Marxist terms?
According to Marx, what defines the bourgeoisie / capitalists?
According to Marx, what defines the bourgeoisie / capitalists?
What is one effect of neoliberalism according to critics?
What is one effect of neoliberalism according to critics?
What is the main source of income for the working class according to Marx?
What is the main source of income for the working class according to Marx?
What is one element of precaritization resulting from loosening labor laws and weakening unions?
What is one element of precaritization resulting from loosening labor laws and weakening unions?
In Marx's theory, what does 'alienation' refer to?
In Marx's theory, what does 'alienation' refer to?
How did global wealth distribution look in January 2019, according to the text?
How did global wealth distribution look in January 2019, according to the text?
How does Marx describe the relationship between workers and capitalists in terms of labor-power?
How does Marx describe the relationship between workers and capitalists in terms of labor-power?
What are some reasons for the global wealth gap mentioned in the text?
What are some reasons for the global wealth gap mentioned in the text?
What does 'surplus value' represent in Marx's theory?
What does 'surplus value' represent in Marx's theory?
In Marx's theory, what is the term used to describe the replacement of secure full-time jobs with insecure part-time jobs?
In Marx's theory, what is the term used to describe the replacement of secure full-time jobs with insecure part-time jobs?
Who are considered intermediate classes according to Marx?
Who are considered intermediate classes according to Marx?
What is one negative impact of precaritization on employees?
What is one negative impact of precaritization on employees?
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