Trade and economics have played a crucial role in the lives of people everywhere throughout the sands of time. Before the coining of monies individuals would either barter goods for other goods or swap goods for standardized precious objects, such as seashells. Although commerce is an important aspect of society, Marx took the notion of economics a step further. He believed that economics is the key to understanding history and the motivations of individuals within …
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…curious to find out exactly where the money that is collected goes. Although marxism never blossomed as Marx anticipated, Marx accomplished what he set out to do, change the world. Marx helped work out the kinks of capitalism (he was a voice of labor rights) and reform the industrial reformation. He indirectly helped to set up several safety nets society has built for the working class, such as unemployment benefits, social security, and the like.