Accumulation Quote by David Harvey
“What sets imperialism of the capitalist sort apart from other conceptions of empire is that it is the capitalist logic that typically dominates, though ... there are times in which the territorial logic comes to the fore. But this then poses a crucial question: how can the territorial logics of power, which tend to be awkwardly fixed in space, respond to the open spatial dynamics of endless capital accumulation? And what does endless capital accumulation imply for the territorial logics of power?”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Enigma of Capital and the Crises of Capitalism, 2017
Capitalist imperialism blends economic expansion with territorial control, creating tension between profit and space.
In simple terms: Capitalism mixes profit motives with territorial power.
Key Takeaway
Analyze how spatial dynamics affect global economic strategies.
Themes
economics
imperialism
space
capital
power
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
theoretical
economic
When to use this quote
- global trade
- urban development
- geopolitical strategy
- resource extraction
Key Concepts
territorial logic
spatial dynamics
capital accumulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can cities adapt to relentless capital expansion?
- What policies can mitigate spatial inequality?
A Different Perspective
Territorial logic may resist fluid capital flows.
