Question

Use the following quote from Karl Marx to answer the question below:

"Capital is reckless of the health or length of life of the laborer, unless under compulsion from society."

Source: Marx, Capital, Volume I, Chapter 10 (1867)

Answer 1

I think the answer is smith recognized that capitalism was only a short transition period on the way to communism
Because initially, the society will rebel against the capital owners and the strength will fall to the mass

hope this helps

Answer 2

Answer:

Smith knew that the invisible hand of the market was not concerned with the health of the laborer.