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.
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Michael Perelman
Economics Department
California State University
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