The Capital (Das Kapital)

"Das Kapital," by Karl Marx, is an analysis of how capitalism works. It explains that in capitalist economies, goods and services are produced mainly for profit, which is generated by paying workers less than the value of what they produce. This surplus value is the source of profit for owners of production. Marx argues that this system leads to exploitation and economic inequalities. He also discusses how capitalism tends to grow, develop contradictions, and eventually shift into different economic systems. Overall, it's a critical examination of capitalism’s mechanics and social impact.