Das Kapital sciences published before 1950. In "Das Kapital" (1867), Marx proposes that the motivating force of capitalism is in the exploitation of labor, whose unpaid work is the ultimate source of surplus value. The owner of the means of production is able to claim the right to this surplus value because he or she is legally protected by the ruling regime through property rights and the legally established distribution of shares which are by law only to be distributed to company owners and their board members. The historical section shows how these rights were acquired in the first place chiefly through
Aktiv Kapital 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 PRA