Means of Production and Capitalism

This video introduces the concept of means of production, which includes the tools and materials necessary for large-scale production. It explains that in capitalism, the bourgeoisie privately owns these means, controlling production. The video also links to previous discussions on labor force and hints at the next topic on productive forces.

What are means of production?

• A form of government

• A set of tools and machines for large-scale production

• A type of economic system

• A social class

Which of the following is NOT part of the means of production?

• Machines

• Tools

• Raw materials

• Marketing strategies

Who owns the means of production in a capitalist system?

• The community

• The bourgeoisie

• The government

• The working class

In capitalism, who is responsible for controlling production?

• The proletariat

• The consumers

• The bourgeoisie

• The state

What is the relationship between means of production and productive forces?

• They are unrelated

• Means of production and labor power together form productive forces

• Productive forces are a subset of means of production

• Means of production are controlled by productive forces