Consider the current state of the U.S. in light of Karl Marx's theories. What is one way that Marx's predictions hold when looking at current behaviors in the U.S. economic system? What is one way that they failed to predict what would happen?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies, but examples for each could include: Marx was right about the growing income gap between the top of the economic system-the "capitalists"-and everyone else-the "proletariat." Marx was also right about the need for capitalists to find the cheapest sources of labor and resources around the world. However, Marx was wrong about the proletarian revolution, which hasn't happened and seems very unlikely to happen, and he was wrong about the evolution of systems from capitalism to communism. Capitalism continues to exist and shows no sign of ending anytime soon.
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A. economic capitalism B. natural capitalism C. environmental capitalism D. green capitalism
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A. correctional employers. B. terrorist organizations. C. the military. D. college fraternities.