Ask Prof Wolff
Ask Prof Wolff is a collection of responses from Prof. Wolff to questions from supporters. Submit your own question for Prof. Wolff on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwork/community or visit our website: https://www.democracyatwork.info.
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ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 04-08-2024
04/17/2024
ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 04-08-2024
In today's "Ask Prof. Wolff Live," the discussion will cover the potential Marxist themes in Shakespeare's works, the distinctions between employee stock ownership programs (ESOP) and work cooperatives, and the concerning practices of investors buying up tangible assets and private equity firms acquiring starter homes. Professor Wolff will then take live questions from the audience on these and other economic and social topics. Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to you free of ads. Please consider supporting us on Patreon.com/democracyatwork. Become a part of the growing Patreon community and gain access to exclusive patron-only content, along with the ability to ask Prof. Wolff questions like this one! Your support also helps keep this content free to the public. Spreading Prof. Wolff's message is more important than ever. Help us continue to make this possible. _________________________________________________________________________ Want to learn more? Check out this Economic Update segment on BRICS: https://youtu.be/vQuXxfBWRqI _________________________________________________________________________ We are excited to introduce our new Book Donation Program, which distributes free d@w books to libraries, schools, co-ops, prisons, and more. To request books or donate to the program: https://www.democracyatwork.info/book_donation_program __________________________________________________________________________ Check out the 2021 Hardcover edition of “Understanding Marxism,” with a new, lengthy introduction by Richard Wolff! Visit: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/richard-d-wolff/understanding-marxism/hardcover/product-7zr2y4.html?page=1&pageSize=4 __________________________________________________________________________ Stay connected with the latest news from d@w. Join our mailing list today: https://www.democracyatwork.info/sign_up “Marxism always was the critical shadow of capitalism. Their interactions changed them both. Now Marxism is once again stepping into the light as capitalism shakes from its own excesses and confronts decline.” Check out all of d@w’s books: "The Sickness is the System," "Understanding Socialism," by Richard D. Wolff, and “Stuck Nation” by Bob Hennelly at http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/democracyatwork _________________________________________________________________________ Follow Wolff ONLINE: Web: http://www.rdwolff.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwork Twitter: http://twitter.com/profwolff http://twitter.com/democracyatwrk Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EconomicUpdate http://www.facebook.com/RichardDWolff http://www.facebook.com/DemocracyatWrk Daily Motion: https://www.dailymotion.com/democracyatwrk Subscribe to the EU podcast: http://economicupdate.libsyn.com Shop our worker CO-OP made MERCH: https://democracy-at-work-shop.myshopify.com/
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ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 03-20-2024
03/27/2024
ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 03-20-2024
This week on Ask Prof Wolff Live, we explore anti-inflationary measures implemented by central banks, the rationale behind income caps subject to social security tax, and the potential implications of transitioning from a socialist or communist economy to a wartime footing. Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to you free of ads. Please consider supporting us on Patreon.com/democracyatwork. Become a part of the growing Patreon community and gain access to exclusive patron-only content, along with the ability to ask Prof. Wolff questions like this one! Your support also helps keep this content free to the public. Spreading Prof. Wolff's message is more important than ever. Help us continue to make this possible. _________________________________________________________________________ Want to learn more? Check out this Economic Update segment on BRICS: https://youtu.be/vQuXxfBWRqI _________________________________________________________________________ We are excited to introduce our new Book Donation Program, which distributes free d@w books to libraries, schools, co-ops, prisons, and more. To request books or donate to the program: https://www.democracyatwork.info/book_donation_program __________________________________________________________________________ Check out the 2021 Hardcover edition of “Understanding Marxism,” with a new, lengthy introduction by Richard Wolff! Visit: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/richard-d-wolff/understanding-marxism/hardcover/product-7zr2y4.html?page=1&pageSize=4 __________________________________________________________________________ Stay connected with the latest news from d@w. Join our mailing list today: https://www.democracyatwork.info/sign_up “Marxism always was the critical shadow of capitalism. Their interactions changed them both. Now Marxism is once again stepping into the light as capitalism shakes from its own excesses and confronts decline.” Check out all of d@w’s books: "The Sickness is the System," "Understanding Socialism," by Richard D. Wolff, and “Stuck Nation” by Bob Hennelly at http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/democracyatwork _________________________________________________________________________ Follow Wolff ONLINE: Web: http://www.rdwolff.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwork Twitter: http://twitter.com/profwolff http://twitter.com/democracyatwrk Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EconomicUpdate http://www.facebook.com/RichardDWolff http://www.facebook.com/DemocracyatWrk Daily Motion: https://www.dailymotion.com/democracyatwrk Subscribe to the EU podcast: http://economicupdate.libsyn.com Shop our worker CO-OP made MERCH: https://democracy-at-work-shop.myshopify.com/
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ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 03-06-2024
03/07/2024
ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 03-06-2024
Stay connected with the latest news from d@w. Join our mailing list today: https://www.democracyatwork.info/sign_up In this installment, Prof. Wolff discusses the impact on children's autonomy, explores the intersections of class struggle with other forms of oppression, and unravels the intriguing concept of "Scientific Socialism." Following the insightful discussion, Prof. Wolff addresses a range of questions from the audience, providing deeper understanding and perspectives on these critical topics. Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to you free of ads. Please consider supporting us on Patreon.com/democracyatwork. Become a part of the growing Patreon community and gain access to exclusive patron-only content, along with the ability to ask Prof. Wolff questions like this one! Your support also helps keep this content free to the public. Spreading Prof. Wolff's message is more important than ever. Help us continue to make this possible. _________________________________________________________________________ We are excited to introduce our new Book Donation Program, which distributes free d@w books to libraries, schools, co-ops, prisons, and more. To request books or donate to the program: https://www.democracyatwork.info/book_donation_program __________________________________________________________________________ Check out the 2021 Hardcover edition of “Understanding Marxism,” with a new, lengthy introduction by Richard Wolff! Visit: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/richard-d-wolff/understanding-marxism/hardcover/product-7zr2y4.html?page=1&pageSize=4 “Marxism always was the critical shadow of capitalism. Their interactions changed them both. Now Marxism is once again stepping into the light as capitalism shakes from its own excesses and confronts decline.” Check out all of d@w’s books: "The Sickness is the System," "Understanding Socialism," by Richard D. Wolff at http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/democracyatwork _________________________________________________________________________ Follow Wolff ONLINE: Web: http://www.rdwolff.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwork Twitter: http://twitter.com/profwolff http://twitter.com/democracyatwrk Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EconomicUpdate http://www.facebook.com/RichardDWolff http://www.facebook.com/DemocracyatWrk Daily Motion: https://www.dailymotion.com/democracyatwrk Subscribe to the EU podcast: http://economicupdate.libsyn.com Shop our worker CO-OP made MERCH: https://democracy-at-work-shop.myshopify.com/
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ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 02-21-2024
02/28/2024
ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 02-21-2024
Stay connected with the latest news from . Join our mailing list today: Join this special iteration of "Ask Prof Wolff" Every Wednesday at 2PM (Eastern) Live on YouTube Page. Professor Wolff will respond to your questions live! This is Professor Richard Wolff's video response. Submit your own question to be considered for a video response by Prof. Wolff on Patreon: . Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to you free of ads. Please consider supporting us on Patreon.com/democracyatwork. Become a part of the growing Patreon community and gain access to exclusive patron-only content, along with the ability to ask Prof. Wolff questions like this one! Your support also helps keep this content free to the public. Spreading Prof. Wolff's message is more important than ever. Help us continue to make this possible.
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ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 01-17-2024
02/28/2024
ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 01-17-2024
Stay connected with the latest news from . Join our mailing list today: Join this special iteration of "Ask Prof Wolff" Every Wednesday at 2PM (Eastern) Live on YouTube Page. Professor Wolff will respond to your questions live! This is Professor Richard Wolff's video response. Submit your own question to be considered for a video response by Prof. Wolff on Patreon: . Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to you free of ads. Please consider supporting us on Patreon.com/democracyatwork. Become a part of the growing Patreon community and gain access to exclusive patron-only content, along with the ability to ask Prof. Wolff questions like this one! Your support also helps keep this content free to the public. Spreading Prof. Wolff's message is more important than ever. Help us continue to make this possible.
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ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 12-13-2023
12/20/2023
ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 12-13-2023
Stay connected with the latest news from . Join our mailing list today: Join this special iteration of "Ask Prof Wolff" Every Wednesday at 2PM (Eastern) Live on YouTube Page. Professor Wolff will respond to your questions live! This is Professor Richard Wolff's video response. Submit your own question to be considered for a video response by Prof. Wolff on Patreon: . Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to you free of ads. Please consider supporting us on Patreon.com/democracyatwork. Become a part of the growing Patreon community and gain access to exclusive patron-only content, along with the ability to ask Prof. Wolff questions like this one! Your support also helps keep this content free to the public. Spreading Prof. Wolff's message is more important than ever. Help us continue to make this possible.
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ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 11/8/2023
11/13/2023
ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 11/8/2023
Stay connected with the latest news from . Join our mailing list today: Join this special iteration of "Ask Prof Wolff" Every Wednesday at 2PM (Eastern) Live on YouTube Page. Professor Wolff will respond to your questions live! This is Professor Richard Wolff's video response. Submit your own question to be considered for a video response by Prof. Wolff on Patreon: . Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to you free of ads. Please consider supporting us on Patreon.com/democracyatwork. Become a part of the growing Patreon community and gain access to exclusive patron-only content, along with the ability to ask Prof. Wolff questions like this one! Your support also helps keep this content free to the public. Spreading Prof. Wolff's message is more important than ever. Help us continue to make this possible.
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ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 11/1/2023
11/02/2023
ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 11/1/2023
Stay connected with the latest news from . Join our mailing list today: Join this special iteration of "Ask Prof Wolff" Every Wednesday at 2PM (Eastern) Live on YouTube Page. Professor Wolff will respond to your questions live! This is Professor Richard Wolff's video response. Submit your own question to be considered for a video response by Prof. Wolff on Patreon: . Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to you free of ads. Please consider supporting us on Patreon.com/democracyatwork. Become a part of the growing Patreon community and gain access to exclusive patron-only content, along with the ability to ask Prof. Wolff questions like this one! Your support also helps keep this content free to the public. Spreading Prof. Wolff's message is more important than ever. Help us continue to make this possible.
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ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 10/25/2023
10/26/2023
ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 10/25/2023
Stay connected with the latest news from . Join our mailing list today: Join this special iteration of "Ask Prof Wolff" Every Wednesday at 2PM (Eastern) Live on YouTube Page. Professor Wolff will respond to your questions live! This is Professor Richard Wolff's video response. Submit your own question to be considered for a video response by Prof. Wolff on Patreon: . Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to you free of ads. Please consider supporting us on Patreon.com/democracyatwork. Become a part of the growing Patreon community and gain access to exclusive patron-only content, along with the ability to ask Prof. Wolff questions like this one! Your support also helps keep this content free to the public. Spreading Prof. Wolff's message is more important than ever. Help us continue to make this possible.
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ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 10/11/2023
10/13/2023
ASK PROF WOLFF LIVE (RECAP) - 10/11/2023
Stay connected with the latest news from . Join our mailing list today: Join this special iteration of "Ask Prof Wolff" Every Wednesday at 2PM (Eastern) Live on YouTube Page. Professor Wolff will respond to your questions live! This is Professor Richard Wolff's video response. Submit your own question to be considered for a video response by Prof. Wolff on Patreon: . Ask Prof Wolff is a @democracyatwrk production. We are committed to providing these videos to you free of ads. Please consider supporting us on Patreon.com/democracyatwork. Become a part of the growing Patreon community and gain access to exclusive patron-only content, along with the ability to ask Prof. Wolff questions like this one! Your support also helps keep this content free to the public. Spreading Prof. Wolff's message is more important than ever. Help us continue to make this possible.
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The Many Interpretations of Marx
05/03/2023
The Many Interpretations of Marx
A asks: "I wrote an email response to someone who had a lot of strange ideas about Marx and all of the purported evil done in his name. He and others seem to hold Marx personally responsible for the crimes of Pol Pot, Stalin, Mao, et al. I've read a bit by and about Marx and listened to many lectures of those who hold him in high regard. Am I missing something?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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The True Cost of Sanctions
04/28/2023
The True Cost of Sanctions
A asks: "Are sanctions, which are detrimental to ordinary citizens, in some cases justified in order to try to pressure a government committing evil (like in the case of South Africa) to cease?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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Can Capitalism Be Reformed?
04/26/2023
Can Capitalism Be Reformed?
A asks: "Have you looked into the concept of Collective Capitalism as theorized by G. Means and its influence on Japan (which has the largest Communist Party not in control of the government)? Also, the public private relationship in Singapore's economy seems very different from the Western financial capitalist system. Are these various "Eastern" economic models something that would attract support from American workers rather than socialism? In another way, could concessions from capitalism like guarantees of long-term employment, market controls, social services, etc. be ways that capitalists retain private property rights and stymie socialist progress? For background, it seems like the FDR administration used this approach to prevent a full socialist movement from taking power during the great depression." This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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How Treasury Bonds Help Corporations and the Rich
04/21/2023
How Treasury Bonds Help Corporations and the Rich
A asks: "Please explain the role of the bond market (US Treasuries) in the failure of capitalism and democracy." This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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Who Do Politicians Really Serve?
04/19/2023
Who Do Politicians Really Serve?
A asks: "It seems like you believe capitalists aren't just greedy and evil but in a system requiring them to do what they do. Is this also true of politicians who vote for and carry out incredibly destructive policies to human lives and the environment?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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Lessons from France's Pension Struggle
04/14/2023
Lessons from France's Pension Struggle
A asks: "In view of the French retirement proposals and the argument that fewer active workers are supporting more retired workers, can you address how changing demographics will affect world economies? I don't see that declining birth rates will change. It seems to make the current form of capitalism even more sustainable." This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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AI & ChatGPT - What are the Economic Impacts?
04/12/2023
AI & ChatGPT - What are the Economic Impacts?
A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "I am writing to seek your insights on the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, particularly with regards to its implementation by profit-driven companies. It is evident that AI technology has the potential to bring significant advancements in various sectors. However, there is a growing concern that AI's deployment by corporations focused solely on profit maximization may exacerbate wealth inequality, eliminate jobs, and displace workers. How do you view the current state of AI evolution and its impact on the labor market, especially considering the role of profit-driven companies in shaping AI development?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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The Impact of China on Small U.S. Businesses
04/07/2023
The Impact of China on Small U.S. Businesses
A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "I am a pediatrician but like everyone in the medical field, we are tired of serving insurance companies and Medicine is not fun anymore. I wish we had public insurance as I don't see how health can go with profit. I am opening a small business. My question is, for us tiny companies: what will the future bring with a possible war with China? Aren't we the biggest losers here? We don't manufacture anything anymore! How can small businesses survive in current times? " This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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The Illusion of Woke Economics
04/05/2023
The Illusion of Woke Economics
A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Please discuss woke economics. I have seen YouTube clips using this term. After viewing a couple clips I concluded this is capitalism claiming to be the answer to the social problems caused by capitalism. Do I have that correct?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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How Capitalism Distorts The Immigration Issue
03/31/2023
How Capitalism Distorts The Immigration Issue
A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "What do you think about the left's view of immigration and why do you think that seems to be the consensus view? Why are most on the left so in support of immigration when it’s clear the working class seem to be rejecting it?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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Is the U.S. Dollar in Trouble?
03/29/2023
Is the U.S. Dollar in Trouble?
A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "I'd love to hear your thoughts on what a world looks like if the US dollar loses its primacy. What does the "economy" look like in the USA? Will there be a huge collapse?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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Why Democratic Workplaces Are Better for Work-Life Balance
03/24/2023
Why Democratic Workplaces Are Better for Work-Life Balance
A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Are Americans ready for Democracy (at work or anywhere else)? I have been a volunteer in a non-profit for decades. We are a 12 step program and have plenty of participation in our weekly meetings. We are nominally democratic in that we ideally hold a monthly group conscience in which we can make simple decisions like whether to make a donation or purchase supplies or some of both. When such a meeting is announced, members scatter like roaches when the light goes on. They 'don't want to get involved.’ I have heard it is typical in non-profits that 5% do 90% of the work. Is that also true of worker co-ops?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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What Europe Got Wrong about Sanctions on Russia
03/22/2023
What Europe Got Wrong about Sanctions on Russia
A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Why, in your opinion, did European countries go along with the USA on sanctions on Russia after the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year? Did European leaders miscalculate negative impacts that these sanctions will have on Europe or counted on some benefits that will be worth the losses? Are any benefits present?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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What Is Economic Nationalism?
03/17/2023
What Is Economic Nationalism?
A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "I would like Prof to explain what the meaning of Economic Nationalism is and provide examples of past and present systems." This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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Does Our Education System Reinforce Capitalism?
03/15/2023
Does Our Education System Reinforce Capitalism?
A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "How could the education system transform under a worker-cooperative economy? What would schools look like for young children to young adults? How would it compare to a capitalist education system, which at least in some part, is designed to make us into workers for capitalists?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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Can Profits Be Excluded From Food and Healthcare?
03/10/2023
Can Profits Be Excluded From Food and Healthcare?
A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "Would you agree that for large monopolistic industries that the entire society depends on for survival, like food, energy, defense, and health care, worker coops would not go far enough? If we're serious about our long-term survival, wouldn't we have to remove the profit motive entirely and give all citizens democratic control over these industries?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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Why Does a Piece of Lumber Cost More Today Than It Did 10 Years Ago?
03/07/2023
Why Does a Piece of Lumber Cost More Today Than It Did 10 Years Ago?
A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "I don’t understand how inflation works. How can a 2x4 cost more than it did 10 years ago?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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Why Do We Spend So Much on the US Military Industrial Complex?
03/03/2023
Why Do We Spend So Much on the US Military Industrial Complex?
A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "To what extent does the US Military Industrial Complex factor into the US economy as a whole? It seems like the US is at endless war and, in my opinion, there has to be a significant economic reason for this. Would the US economy take a great hit or maybe fall apart completely if not for the seemingly endless war profiteering?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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Why Can't We Imagine Moving Past Capitalism?
03/01/2023
Why Can't We Imagine Moving Past Capitalism?
A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "How should we answer when people say, 'capitalism is the only way there is, nothing else works.' How do we live without earning and profiting from our working and, in doing this, making ourselves prosperous from our own industry and ideas?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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How Do Austerity Politics Impact Policing?
02/24/2023
How Do Austerity Politics Impact Policing?
A Patron of Democracy at Work asks: "From a Marxist economic perspective, can you explain how austerity politics and austerity measures eventually lead to over-policing?" This is Professor Richard Wolff's response. To submit your own question for Prof. Wolff, join Democracy at Work on Patreon at
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