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0 pointsHDThoreaun1y ago0 comments

income is what people consume, it's what we should measure when thinking about inequality.

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Who needs somewhere to live or money in the bank?

I dont think anyone would care if some people just had huge piles of money in the bank. Its what they do with the money that causes problems. That's income.

pydry1y ago

They use it to purchase assets which you need. This is a large component of the war on affordable housing.

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0 pointsHDThoreaun1y ago0 comments

income is what people consume, it's what we should measure when thinking about inequality.

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pydry1y ago

Who needs somewhere to live or money in the bank?

HDThoreaunOP1y ago

I dont think anyone would care if some people just had huge piles of money in the bank. Its what they do with the money that causes problems. That's income.

pydry1y ago

They use it to purchase assets which you need. This is a large component of the war on affordable housing.

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