Karl Marx Frederick Engels Collected Works Volume 31 is part of the authoritative Marx-Engels Collected Works (MECW) series that compiles the complete writings of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. This volume continues Marx’s manuscripts from 1861 to 1863, a period when he was deeply engaged in refining his critique of political economy.

The writings in this volume explore complex economic concepts and debates with earlier economists. Marx examines how capitalist systems generate profit, how labor creates value, and how economic contradictions shape the development of modern societies.

These manuscripts are closely connected to the research that ultimately led to the publication of Das Kapital, making them a crucial part of Marx’s intellectual journey.

Key Topics Covered

• Development of the theory of surplus value

• Examination of classical economists and their theories

• Analysis of capital, labor, wages, and profit

• Theoretical foundations leading to Das Kapital

• Critical exploration of capitalist economic structures

Why This Volume is Important

• Part of the comprehensive MECW scholarly series

• Provides deeper insight into Marx’s economic manuscripts and theoretical work

• Essential for understanding the evolution of Marxist political economy

• A valuable reference for students, researchers, and historians of economic thought

This volume offers readers an in-depth look at the intellectual development of Karl Marx and his enduring contribution to modern political and economic theory.

Publisher: PROGRESS PUBLISHERS MOSCOW

Language : English

Binding: Hard Cover

Pages :615