The economist's "demand” is not the real demand; his "consumption” is an artificial consumption. For the economist, only that person really demands, only that person is a real consumer, who has an equivalent to offer for what he receives. (Friedrich Engels)

The economist's "demand” is not the real demand; his "consumption” is an artificial consumption. For the economist, only that person really demands, only that person is a real consumer, who has an equivalent to offer for what he receives.

Friedrich Engels

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