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Economists btfo with facts and logic
(lemmy.dbzer0.com)
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Serene bokeh (possibly A.I. generated) photo of tree branches and sparse fall leaves with the setting sun behind them. Cursive stylized text reads "Inflation isn't real; Make things cheaper or I will simply steal them"
Everything is worth what it's purchaser will (or won't) pay for it.
Pubilius Syrus, with a little modernization by me.
Lol I love it.
Not super related, but your comment got me thinking. People often ask "But what if you get caught? Is it really worth thousands in fines and months in prison?" but most career criminals would still come out ahead if you weigh the loss of getting caught once against the gains over their whole career