Are They Rich Because They Are Smart?

Are They Rich Because They’re Smart? is a Marxist critique of the professional-managerial class and the meritocratic myths of modern capitalism.

Written by Socialist Workers Party leader Jack Barnes, the book argues that the wealthy and well-educated elite use "intelligence" and credentials to justify their social privilege and right to rule over the working class. It breaks down how the capitalist education system acts as a barrier to reinforce class lines rather than a tool for true advancement.