Marx’s theory of rent: A ‘speculative’ reading - Shiv Nadar University ProfilesResearch UnitsPublications Sign Up Faculty Login X Book Chapter Marx’s theory of rent: A ‘speculative’ reading Iman Kumar Mitra Published in Springer Singapore 2019 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-32-9468-4_10 Pages: 153 - 170 Abstract Marx’s theory of rent as presented in the Third Volume of Capital has been a well-researched area in the history of political economy but not many of these studies discuss the theory with respect to the exposition of the labour theory of value and primitive accumulation in the FirstVolume. In this backdrop, the chapter attempts to retrace the trajectory of the theory of rent in Marx’s exposition of capitalism by focusing on the status of land as a ‘commodity without value’ (not produced by labour) within this framework. By critically engaging with the writings of David Harvey and Enrique Dussel, the chapter also explores the methodological innovation in the deployment of ‘rent’ within a value-based interpretation of the capitalist mode of production and the productive ambiguity in positing the distinction between rent and interest in a capitalist society, especially in terms of competition and return on ‘fictitious capital’. © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019. Topics: Fictitious capital (62)%62% related to the paper, Commodity (Marxism) (62)%62% related to the paper, Capitalist mode of production (60)%60% related to the paper, Capitalism (59)%59% related to the paper and Labor theory of value (59)%59% related to the paper View more info for "Marx’s Theory of Rent: A ‘Speculative’ Reading" Request full-text Cite Content may be subject to copyright. References (1) Journal Details Authors (1) About the journal Published in Springer Singapore Open Access no Impact factor N/A Authors (1) Iman Kumar Mitra History (SoHSS) School of Humanities and Social Sciences Recent publications Marx’s theory of rent: A ‘speculative’ reading Financialisation of infrastructure and the construction of a 'seamless Asia' Logistical hubs and the look east and act east policy: The case of Kolkata and its port Life, labour, recycling: A study of waste management practices in contemporary Kolkata Get all the updates for this publication Follow Explore Helpful Links Research Reach Us SchoolsDepartmentsCenter & InstitutesPrograms of StudyCourse CatalogAreas of ResearchLibraryInformation TechnologyInformation Related to UGCInformation Related to NIRFInternal Quality Assurance CellNational Academic Depository (NAD)Research OfficeFunding OpportunityAtal Incubation CenterPatents GrantedContactMap Powered by Copyright We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content. By continuing you agree to the use of cookies. Explore Helpful Links Research Reach Us Powered by Copyright We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content. By continuing you agree to the use of cookies.