Capital Volume I

Capital Volume I, written by Karl Marx, analyzes how capitalist economies generate profit through the production process. It explains that value is created by labor, and workers add more value than they receive in wages, called surplus value. Capitalists invest money (capital) to buy means of production and labor, aiming to produce goods that can be sold profitably. The book explores how this process leads to exploitation, accumulation of wealth by capitalists, and inherent economic conflicts. It highlights the dynamics of capitalism, including competition, profit motives, and class relationships, forming a foundation for understanding capitalist economies.