Which classes characterized the existence of capitalism as it existed in every historical setting and every cultural or national boundary?

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The four classes that are commonly associated with the existence of capitalism are the capitalists (owners of the means of production), the working class (proletariat), small shopkeepers and professionals, and the poverty stricken. The nobility is not typically seen as a class relevant to capitalism, and while peasants may be involved in capitalism in some settings, they are not a defining characteristic of capitalism as a system.

Which Classes Characterized the Existence of Capitalism as It Existed