November 4, 2026

Workers and Capitalists

The terms “proletarians” and “capitalists” are now outdated because they no longer correspond to the realities of the modern world.

The incomes of employees range from the extremely poor, who pick tomatoes for very little money, to hospital physicians who earn €1,000 a day, with every conceivable level in between.

Entrepreneurs (formerly known as capitalists) range from the owner of a small bar on the verge of bankruptcy to those who manage assets greater than the wealth of entire states. Between these extremes, there is an infinite range of different levels.

Then there are self-employed workers, from plumbers to lawyers, who also span an enormous range of income levels.