Immobile Quote by Noam Chomsky
“We're now in a situation in which Capital is highly mobile and Labour is basically immobile.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Manufacturing Consent, Noam Chomsky, 1988
Capital moves freely while labor remains fixed, creating power imbalance and social tension.
In simple terms: Capital is mobile, labor is not.
Key Takeaway
Address labor mobility and equity.
Themes
economics
labor
inequality
globalization
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- union organizing
- education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
political economy
structuralism
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance capital fluidity with labor stability?
- What policies protect immobile workers?
A Different Perspective
Increasing labor mobility may cause other social disruptions.
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