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If that argument were correct, Moore's law would destroy the computer industry as everyone would perpetually wait to buy. As this hasn't happened, it may be wo
by stevedekorte 14y ago
If that argument were correct, Moore's law would destroy the computer industry as everyone would perpetually wait to buy.
As this hasn't happened, it may be worth considering the effects of time preference in both examples.
- maaku 14y agoThat's taking the argument to an unrealistic extreme. Rather, non-zero interest rates and resulting inflation/deflation incentivize market inefficiencies. Not a big enough inefficiency to drive an industry out of business (unless we're talking hyperinflation), but enough to be measurable consequences.
- Steko 14y agoAs evidenced by the large number of merchants that accept semiconductors as payment for goods and services.