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If the federal government acted like a scalper, I wouldn't feel bad about it. Open auction, with price going as high as it wants, right down to zero. Special
by wegs 6y ago
If the federal government acted like a scalper, I wouldn't feel bad about it.
Open auction, with price going as high as it wants, right down to zero.
Special categories (e.g. multiple co-morbidities, medical workers) cut to the front, and pay market rate.
Let businesses foot much of the bill. If I need to pay $1000 to reopen my factory, it might be a good investment. Free market will allocate resources.
- xur17 6y agoThat, or allot some small percentage (5%) for people to bid on to jump the line. Open auction as you described, possibly with a minimum.
- ForHackernews 6y agoYeah, but it's much cheaper to re-open your factory without vaccinating your workers and just threaten to fire anyone who has health concerns. That's how most places have been operating so far. For extra credit: https://www.tpr.org/business/2020-12-17/tyson-foods-fires-7-plant-managers-over-betting-ring-on-workers-getting-covid-19 https://www.tpr.org/business/2020-12-17/tyson-foods-fires-7-...