Skepticism Of Popular Economics Arguments
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'''Four main methods of economic activity (production and distribution):''' | '''Four main methods of economic activity (production and distribution):''' | ||
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Economics arguments generally overlook family and commons activity, despite the fact that they are enormous. For example, recently some economists came up with an estimate of dollar value of environmental benefits, which exceeded the entire production of the human race. Something like $33 trillion per year. Housework and child rearing by parents are not counted, despite their obvious enormous value. | Economics arguments generally overlook family and commons activity, despite the fact that they are enormous. For example, recently some economists came up with an estimate of dollar value of environmental benefits, which exceeded the entire production of the human race. Something like $33 trillion per year. Housework and child rearing by parents are not counted, despite their obvious enormous value. |