>How did we develop this notion that the economy can function well only when a portion of the population balances on the edge of starvation. "Pure ideology", a

>How did we develop this notion that the economy can function well only when a portion of the population balances on the edge of starvation. "Pure ideology", a belief that's more moral than factual. You see, we have to discipline the lower classes into working hard, therefore they must live on the edge of starvation, therefore not attaining this disciplined state will inevitably collapse the economy. The causal connection is conjured from air to support the desired policy.