Marx argued that in a capitalist society there would always be a "reserve army." By this he meant that
A) a pool of unemployed people would work for lower wages than those who already had jobs
B) capitalism creates categories of workers who can concentrate on producing surplus
C) military force would have to be used to get people to work
D) war is an inevitable feature of capitalism

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Marx's concept of a "reserve army of labor" refers to the pool of unemployed or underemployed workers who are available to work for lower wages, thus exerting downward pressure on wages and working conditions for those who are employed.

Marx Argued That in a Capitalist Society There Would Always