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The economy will be fine... the black plague had great economic outcomes as it always does when a whole bunch of people die. We should reopen the entire country
by WrtCdEvrydy 7y ago
The economy will be fine... the black plague had great economic outcomes as it always does when a whole bunch of people die. We should reopen the entire country tomorrow... no travel restrictions, open every border and see what happens.
- mkl 7y agoMaximising economic opportunities for lucky survivors is not the goal here.
- save_ferris 7y agoHalf of the European population died during the Black Plague, it’s simply not acceptable to use that case as a reference for economic growth. Governments have a responsibility to all their citizens, not just stockholders.
- simonh 7y agoDoes the economy exist to serve the needs of the people, or do the people exist to serve the needs of the economy?
- missedthecue 7y agoThe 'economy' isn't some wild and mystic beast that we must tame into subservience. It's the way we measure the flow of money, goods, and services. By definition it cannot 'serve' anyone.
- jahaja 7y agoNeither is it some mystic natural law?