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I never said it was like physics, or chemistry but it's more than just a subset of sociology. It's more related to mathematics than the hard sciences.
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That's a nice opinion that happens to be wrong. Economics attempts to use mathematics to explain various behaviors. It is absolutely rooted in mathematics.
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Yeah, I'm aware that your job relies on some belief in this field, which only means to justify it's own existence and move towards a "free" market economy. |
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Well shit, there's a theory that states that staring at dark energy harms the universe. I guess astronomy is a joke now too. At one point in time, there was a theory that mercury was an effective way to treat all sorts of ailments. Medicine is a joke as well. |
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It's not a matter of government being reduced, it's a matter of private companies need to be regulated otherwise they'll do things that benefit no one but themselves. The whole subprime mortgage crash is a direct result of private companies looking after themselves. They knew they were selling shit but as long a they made money, they didn't give a crap. Who bailed them out? The govt.
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1. Monopolies only work when consumers continue consuming that which they are supplying. 2. In the case of a necessity (say electricity), if there are no alternatives (there are), but say there weren't...again, if consumers were willing to support the smaller entrant for a time, the monopoly would have to adjust. Short term, they could try to undercut, but if consumers said screw it, we'll support the little guy, then there would no longer be a monopoly. 3. You almost always have other options. If you choose to consume that good, pay the price. Don't cry to me. You generally don't have to consume that good. 4. Governments do what they think will get them re-elected, not what the people need. They are not sensitive to that, nor do they much care deep down. What they care intensely about is getting re-elected so they can continue to dip into other's pockets like the parasite they are. So they will act in the interests of certain people, only if they feel it will work in their interests ultimately. You have a far too altruistic viewpoint of government. Quote:
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As if all companies can be automated and no private companies care about their employees or customers for that matter. Or that a company able to survive only on the merit of the goods or services they provide only benefits themselves? What kind of circular reference is this? The fact that they exist means they benefit others. If their product or service wasn't needed or wanted by others, they wouldn't exist.
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No, I have no sympathy in this scenario - you all should have suffered the consequences of your actions - it would have done wonders to correct the self entitlement I see now. It would have corrected the spending behaviours as well. But no, the government intervened and what did people learn? Not much. Just that their actions have little consequence. Wonderful. |
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20-30 years from now if self driving technology becomes viable and widespread, you think trucking companies will keep paying truck drivers because they'd feel bad if they let them go? You think Uber and Lyft would continue to pay drivers? |
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