Marxist Theory
History of government driven by economics and social class

• Karl Marx
  • The Communist Manifesto (1848, with Freidrich Engels) - Political change occurs when the superstructure does not keep up with economic realities
  • Class structure
    • Bourgeoisie - Capitalists (owners of the "means of production"), dominate the superstructure
    • Proletariat - Workers
  • Recurring depressions will lead to workers' revolution and new Socialist superstructure.

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