Based on historical materialism, this paper first critically analyzes the category of productivity, the core elements of productivity and the core propositions of productivity in traditional textbooks, and builds the productivity theory of classic writers of Marne on this basis. The paper innovates and develops the new quality productivity theory and Marxist productivity theory from the aspects of creatively innovating the category of advanced productive forces in line with the new development concept, creatively expressing the connotation and form of production relations, creatively thinking about the principles of productive forces and production relations, and constructing a high-quality development engine with scientific and technological innovation as the core element summary.

　　Editor: Zhong Yao  Deng Panyi

　　From: Shanghai Journal of Economics.2024.No.5.