Marx opposed both these mainstream theories. The quantity theory of money was opposed by Marx for two reasons: 1) money is endogenous, created by banks etc, not by state fiat; 2) overall, money represents value in commodity production and is not independent of it.

"Development raises hopes of political solution as both sides call for end to oil blockade ... Libya was plunged into chaos when a Nato-backed uprising in 2011 toppled the longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi, who was later killed. The country has since split between rival east- and west-based administrations, each backed by armed groups and foreign governments."

"Artists in Gaza carved the words “Thank you Banksy” in sand on a stretch of beach to coordinate with the exhibition. Four of Banksy’s artworks are in Gaza."

"National figure is 0.9–1.1, with London, the north-west and south-west potentially above 1 ... When the figure is above 1, an outbreak can grow exponentially."

For years, right-wingers have argued that healthcare privatisation is the path to greater efficiency. But the track and trace scandal shows what it really means – huge payouts for dysfunctional services.

Always a byproduct of a culture based on colonialism and conquer.