Political Economy Part II: Imperialism

BY:National Marxist Education Commission| January 23, 2025

This class explores the Marxist theory of imperialism, examining its key characteristics and relevance to understanding the modern world.

Presented on January 23, 2025 as part of the 2025 National Marxist School Online. The series was sponsored by the National Education Commission and the Working-Class Project, a program of the People Before Profits Education Fund.

View or listen to Part I: Commodity Production and Capitalist Exploitation here.

2025 National Marxist School Online reading list here.

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