Capitalists accumulate and grow their wealth by paying workers less than the value of the products they produce. This disparity allows capitalists to retain a larger share of the revenue generated by the sale of those products. It’s important to note that capital itself doesn’t set prices; rather, prices are determined by the labor invested in creating goods and services. This dynamic often results in workers receiving a smaller portion of the overall value they help to create, while capitalists profit disproportionately.