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> If you're making chairs but the cost of materials is larger than what you sell those chairs for, how are you going to provide for your family? This is the "s
by ianleeclark 7y ago
> If you're making chairs but the cost of materials is larger than what you sell those chairs for, how are you going to provide for your family?
This is the "self-referential" thing I was referring to. You're entering into this thought experiment with a pre-defined conception of how an economic mode of production must operate. You're presupposing the profit motive.
- macspoofing 7y agoFeel free to suggest an alternative. The one that comes to mind is Communism (and its many flavours), and we've seen what a humanitarian and economic disaster that turns out to be.
- ianleeclark 7y agoPolitical economy is a wide field with something for everyone. Consider it a choose your own adventure.
- macspoofing 7y agoRight. So no actual alternative.