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What did Max Weber mean by the ‘spirit of capitalism’?

Correct answer C. The continual reinvestment of profits back into businesses

Explanation

Weber argued that early capitalists, shaped by Protestant asceticism, did not spend their wealth on luxury but continually reinvested profits to expand their businesses.

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