Declining Wages, Changing Power
Daron discusses how Marx's predictions about stagnant wages and declining profits did not come true. He explains that the balance of power in society, along with political and social contexts, played a significant role in shaping wages. The development of democracy, labor organization, and changes in education all contributed to the changing distribution of wealth.In this clip
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