History of economic thought wrote in "The Communist Manifesto", From the first page of "Das Kapital": Marx uses the word "commodity" in an extensive metaphysical discussion of the nature of material wealth, how the objects of wealth are perceived and how they can be used. A commodity contrasts to objects of the natural world. When people mix their labor with an object it becomes a "commodity". In the natural world there are trees, diamonds, iron ore and people. In the economic world they become chairs, rings, factories and workers. However, says Marx, commodities have a dual nature, a dual value. He distinguishes the use
Aktiv Kapital Group. Aktiv Kapital Aktiv Kapital ASA is a Norwegian debt investment company with operations in nine countries. It is the largest purchaser of non-performing consumer credits in Europe and Canada. The company purchases assets from banks and other financial institutions, adding value for lenders through unique insights, flexible approach and international presence. The company was founded in 1991 and has grown through a number of acquisitions. It is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and controlled by John Fredriksen. July 16, 2014 Portfolio Recovery Associates completed a $1.3 billion acquisition of Aktiv Kapital AS, and they are now known as