The Marxist Myth of the ‘Treadmill of Production’

The Marxist Myth of the ‘Treadmill of Production’
A statue of Karl Marx is seen in the building of the Corvinus University in Budapest on Sept. 4, 2014. Attila Kisbenedek/AFP/Getty Images
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In recent years, Marxist theories of environmentalism have plagued online discourse and seeped their way into the public policy realm. Politicians then utilize these theories when formulating new legislation. While sometimes intimidating, these theories suffer significant flaws. Eco-Marxist theory, such as the “Treadmill of Production,” generally states two main criticisms of capitalism.
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