Ernest Mandel

Marxist economist and Trotskyist theorist

Ernest Mandel - Marxist economist and Trotskyist theorist
Born

April 5th, 1923
102 years ago

Died

1995
30 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Belgium

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Born in Germany and later active in Belgium, this individual specialized in Marxist economic theory and Trotskyism. He contributed significantly to leftist economic thought, emphasizing the importance of political action alongside economic analysis. Active in various revolutionary movements, he played a role in the Fourth International and wrote extensively on the political economy. His works covered topics such as capitalism, socialism, and the critique of political economy, having a lasting influence on Marxist scholarship.

Authored 'Late Capitalism', outlining economic theories

Participated in the Fourth International

Contributed to Marxist economic literature

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