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0 pointssokoloff6y ago0 comments

> if they are rational actors, then the argument that they should just get a better job isn't valid because a rational actor would have already done so.

If they are rational actors, why isn't the argument that their revealed preferences say that they like it "enough" to accept the bargain offered them? I tend towards the rational actor side of the debate and that they are satisfied that the bargain offered is their best option, so they (rationally) take it.

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harimau7776y ago

I agree that it is likely the best option available to them. My issue is with the argument that "if they don't like it they can get a different job" and therefore it is morally justified for people to be payed a sub-living wage.

I'm not saying that the parent post is necessarily making that argument, just that it seems like thats the usual justification for this sort of thing.

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0 pointssokoloff6y ago0 comments

> if they are rational actors, then the argument that they should just get a better job isn't valid because a rational actor would have already done so.

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harimau7776y ago

I'm not saying that the parent post is necessarily making that argument, just that it seems like thats the usual justification for this sort of thing.

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