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He makes three big assumptions: that readers use alcohol, that they use it closer to the median rate in their area than to zero, and that they drink with others
by pixodaros 4y ago
He makes three big assumptions: that readers use alcohol, that they use it closer to the median rate in their area than to zero, and that they drink with others in the middle of a respiratory pandemic.
- hammyhavoc 4y agoLooking at the sales of alcohol in the USA, the average person likely is doing all the above. Especially with campaigns to help local bars et al stay open after a challenging period. Disclaimer: I don't drink, not American, partner is half-American.
- pixodaros 4y ago"Marginal Revolution" is not read by the average US person, and "nobody has exactly 1.8 children"
- xboxnolifes 4y agoAveraging out alcohol sales over the entire population like that doesn't make much sense when 20% of the population drinks 80% of the alcohol.
- smegsicle 4y agoat this point in the covid lifecycle, not periodically going to a bar or similar social place to stay inoculated seems almost irresponsible