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0 pointsgms3y ago0 comments

Because then prices go up and the poor especially are hurt. Governments also get less revenue so are less able to assist the poor.

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if prices go up then some of that money should go to the poor

i would be happy to pay a premium for goods and services after 6pm or 7pm (or on the weekend) if it means those "essential" workers get paid more.

but of course many would not, and so people can re-evaluate their priorities. hence equilibriums can form which are more healthy than present.

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0 pointsgms3y ago0 comments

Because then prices go up and the poor especially are hurt. Governments also get less revenue so are less able to assist the poor.

if prices go up then some of that money should go to the poor

i would be happy to pay a premium for goods and services after 6pm or 7pm (or on the weekend) if it means those "essential" workers get paid more.

but of course many would not, and so people can re-evaluate their priorities. hence equilibriums can form which are more healthy than present.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse