I too find that many mysteries become clearer when you look at them through the lens of the constant class warfare that is being waged. All too often in only one direction.

I'll be honest - I didn't use to think the rich/powerful thought like this. I thought it was just the tragedies of capitalism and the invisible hand needing more protection from market failures.

Then I worked for a billionaire's small company for five years right out of college.

Now I recommend "Wage Labor and Capital" to anyone who I think will be able to manage it's low-two-digit number of pages.