Is there not some irony here that The Economist, a rag if any is more associated with neoliberalism is running this story? Repair and maintenance is one of tho

Is there not some irony here that The Economist, a rag if any is more associated with neoliberalism is running this story? Repair and maintenance is one of those things that is completely overlooked by neoliberal, modern capitalism. As they state in the article, GDP and economic analysis in general doesn't take into account wear and tear, amongst a number of other things. If anything, the drive away from things like interchangeable/universal parts and the ability to repair things you own in the first place is directly tied to rise of unfettered capitalism.