
The Process of Capitalist Production as a Whole (Capital Vol. III)
Enriched edition.By Karl MarxLength41h
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In Karl Marx's seminal work, 'The Process of Capitalist Production as a Whole' (commonly known as 'Capital Vol. III'), the author delves deep into the complexities of the capitalist economic system, exploring the intricacies of production, distribution, and realization of capital. Marx's writing style is dense and analytical, as he provides a critical examination of the capitalist mode of production, offering a comprehensive understanding of the inner workings of the economic system. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the economic foundations of capitalism and the exploitation inherent in the system. Marx's use of historical materialism and dialectical analysis sets this work apart from other economic treatises of its time, making it a cornerstone of Marxist economic theory. The detailed exploration of surplus value, profitability, and the contradictions of capitalism make 'The Process of Capitalist Production as a Whole' a must-read for scholars and students of economic theory and social history.
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- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreBusiness and Economics
Length41 hrs
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Publish dateNov 2, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Process of Capitalist Production as a Whole
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Part 1 - The Conversion Of Surplus-Value Into Profit And of the Rate Of Surplus-Value Into The Rate Of Profit.
71. Cost Price[2] and Profit
82. The Rate of Profit
93. The Relation of the Rate of Profit to the Rate of Surplus-Value
104. The Effect of the Turn-Over on the Rate of Profit
115. Economies in the Employment of Constant Capital
126. The Effect of Fluctuations in Price
137. Additional Remarks
14Part 2 - Conversion of Profit into Average Profit
158. Different Composition of Capitals
169. Average Rate of Profit and Transformation of the Values of Commodities into Prices Of Production
1710. Market Prices and Market Value[33]s. Surplus-Profit
1811. Effects of General Fluctuations of Wages on Prices of Production
1912. Some After Remarks
20Part 3[43] - The Law of the Falling Tendency[46] of the Rate of Profit[45][44]
2113. The Theory of the Law
2214. Counteracting Causes
2315. Unraveling the Internal Contradictions of the Law
24Part 4[57] - Transformation of Commodity-Capital[59] and Money-Capital[60] into Commercial Capital[61] and Financial Capital[62][58]
2516. Commercial Capital
2617. Commercial Profit
2718. The Turn-Over of Merchant's Capital
2819. Financial Capital
2920. Historical Data Concerning Merchants' Capital
30Part 5 - Division of Profit into Interest and Profits of Enterprise
3121. The Interest-Bearing Capital.
3222. Division of Profit. Rate of Interest. Natural Rate of Interest
3323. Interest and Profit of Enterprise
3424. Externalisation of the Relations of Capital in the Form of Interest-Bearing Capital
3525. Credit and Fictitious Capital
3626. Accumulation of Money-Capital. Its Influence On The Rate Of Interest
3727. The Role of Credit in Capitalist Production
3828. The Medium of Circulation and Capital. Tooke[108]'s and Fullarton[109]'s Conception.
3929. The Composition of Banking Capital.
4030. Money-Capital and Actual Capital - I
4131. Money-Capital and Actual Capital - II (Continued.)
4232. Money-Capital and Actual Capital - III (Concluded.)
4333. The Currency under the Credit System.
4434. The Currency Principle[132] and the English Bank Laws of 1844.
4535. Precious Metals and Rates Of Exchange[143].
4636. Precapitalist Conditions.
47Part 6 - Transformation of Surplus Profit into Ground-Rent
4837. Preliminaries
4938. Differential Rent
5039. The First Form of Differential Rent[160] (Differential Rent I.)