If that's the only angle you care about, then consider that a population free of lead-induced brain damage provides a stronger economy in the long run as more o

If that's the only angle you care about, then consider that a population free of lead-induced brain damage provides a stronger economy in the long run as more of them are able to enter the workforce rather than prison [1] or a grave [2]. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead%E2%80%93crime_hypothesis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead%E2%80%93crime_hypothesis [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_poisoning https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_poisoning