BobKKKindle$
3rd December 2007, 15:54
In 'The Socialist Revolution and the right of nations to self determination' Lenin wrote:
Imperialism is forcing the masses into this struggle by sharpening class antagonisms to an immense degree, by worsening the conditions of the masses both economically—trusts and high cost of living, and politically—growth of militarism, frequent wars, increase of reaction, strengthening and extension of national oppression and colonial plunder.
How does Imperialism lead to higher costs of living? Surely, if goods are produced in countries where the cost of labour is low and regulations on workers' conditions do not exist or are not enforced, goods would be cheaper? Some explanation would be much appreciated. Also, what does Lenin mean by 'trusts' and how does this undermine the economic welfare of the masses in oppressor nations?
Imperialism is forcing the masses into this struggle by sharpening class antagonisms to an immense degree, by worsening the conditions of the masses both economically—trusts and high cost of living, and politically—growth of militarism, frequent wars, increase of reaction, strengthening and extension of national oppression and colonial plunder.
How does Imperialism lead to higher costs of living? Surely, if goods are produced in countries where the cost of labour is low and regulations on workers' conditions do not exist or are not enforced, goods would be cheaper? Some explanation would be much appreciated. Also, what does Lenin mean by 'trusts' and how does this undermine the economic welfare of the masses in oppressor nations?