If the rate of profit falls, then there are Marx's counter-tendencies in operation. Namely, workers' pay on the line as well as outsourcing by MNCs among other things. When profits are falling, capitalists don't lay dead. In their closets there are many options. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +Fikret Ceyhun voice: (701)777-3348 work + +Dept. of Economics (701)772-5135 home + +Univ. of North Dakota fax: (701)777-5099 + +University Station, Box 8369 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] + +Grand Forks, ND 58202/USA + ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
