“Under the old type of capitalism, when free competition prevailed, the export of goods was the most typical feature. Under modern capitalism, when monopolies prevail, the exporter of capital has become the typical feature.”

Source: Imperialism, The Highest Stage of Capitalism (1917), Chapter Four, "The Export of Capital"

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Russian politician, led the October Revolution 1870–1924

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