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by cbeach 294 days ago
> Under capitalism, capitalists own the means of production

What are "capitalists" and by which rules of capitalism do they hold a monopoly on the means of production?

I live in a capitalist country (the UK), I'm an ordinary member of the public, and I'm free to start a business, own it, and therefore own a means of production.

Which UK citizens are unable to own the means of production?