Explore the factors that make capitalism work with a short analysis of Karl Marx's Capital. An animated video explains the relationship between labor and capital, and uses a real-world example to illustrate the ways laborers can influence the economy.

Concepts

karl marx, capitalism, labor, commodities, factors of production, profits, political science

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use during a lesson on Marx or when discussing different economic systems 
• Pair with a reading on The Communist Manifesto
• Have learners discuss real-world examples of the capitalist example presented in the video

Classroom Considerations

• You can skip the brief advertisement in the beginning of the video
• Refer to the publisher's website for a full analysis, which is available with a free trial or paid subscription

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Clarifies a complex topic with animation and helpful explanation
• Connects well to world history, government, economics, or literature

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.9 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.9