Salina bought a clothing factory, upgraded the sewing machines, and purchased higher-quality cloth to make high-fashion clothing. What would Marx say she invested in?

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Marx would say that Salina invested in the means of production, which includes the physical tools, equipment, and technologies used to produce goods. Salina upgraded the sewing machines and purchased higher-quality cloth, which are both part of the means of production. The mode of production refers to the social relations and practices involved in production, so this is not the best choice. The relations of production refer to the social structures that govern the relationship between workers and owners, so this is also not the best choice.

Salina Bought a Clothing Factory, Upgraded the Sewing Machines, and Purchased