Carrol Cox wrote: > I see Wood's concern with the origins of capitalist social > relations as of crucial political importance while the debate over the > growth of capitalism is mostly an empirical matter that does not > directly impact on politics. I agree with your first point and halfway accept your second one. Still, Lou is on to something since much of the triumphfulism of recent times is related to pride some people have in the accomplishments of the market. The story of primitive accumulation lays bare the lie. -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chico, CA 95929 530-898-5321 fax 530-898-5901