When we exchange what we need, we use money as a medium instead of trading ‘goods for goods.’ In this context, money acts as a means of exchange. When we exchange what we need, we also build wealth by passing on added value to each other. In other words, money functions as both a medium of exchange and a measure of value, as well as a tool for accumulating wealth. But isn’t this a bit strange? Although exchange value comes from goods and surplus is generated from this exchange value, the object used to measure and accumulate wealth is money, not goods. This is because money alone has the privilege called ‘compulsory circulation power.’ In other words, even if value is created, added value cannot be realized unless it’s exchanged. The ability to enable such exchanges is what we call ‘compulsory circulation power.’ - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”
In any business, a lessee who can pay the rent on real estate with the profits from that business is the most qualified to own the property. Businesses that generate profits based on real estate, such as stores, enhance the value of the real estate by creating local commercial areas with their sales profits. For the lessee’s contribution, the landowner can pay off the bank loan taken to purchase the property. Proceeds from business sales go to the business owner; however, as a result of the lessee’s business, the owner of the building effortlessly earns real estate revenue . Due to a lack of funds, even a hardworking lessee may find themselves donating the profits earned from their arduous efforts to unreasonable others. Although it’s not easy, it is wise to allow the entrepreneur to enjoy the potential profits from their challenging business if they can pay off the bank loan and interest with the original rent paid in exchange for owning the property. Because no one, regardless of ...