Agreed. Something to remember is, what people do with their free time is also economic activity. Usually they consume, but sometimes they also produce (arts, cr

Agreed. Something to remember is, what people do with their free time is also economic activity. Usually they consume, but sometimes they also produce (arts, crafts, trades, etc.). These outputs have measurable effects on quality of life and local economic health. Not everything has to be filtered through the narrow lens of waged employment to contribute to the commonwealth.