>In this conceptualization, consistent with Marx - working class
>derives its income mostly from market value compensation for the
>labor power they sell, regardless of the amount of that
>compensation. An expert technician, engineer, architect, or a
>professional can earn $200-$300 an hour and still be considered
>working class. A capitalist's remuneration, otoh, is mostly rent
>derived from his/her monopoly/celebrity status. The border line
>between the two is somewhat vague, as with most things in real life.
Let me get this straight. A "capitalist" rents his labour power, a worker sells his labour power. But the class distinction between Bill Gates and Bill Bartlett is entirely down to his celebrity status. The fact he has a share portfolio worth billions doesn't figure in your class definition at all?
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