economy

  1. containercore

    Is the economy a zero sum game?

    A quick google search of this question gives a resounding answer: "No, IDIOT!" The reason given for why the economy isn't zero sum is "wealth creation", a nebulous ill-defined concept which I'm not entirely sure exists, at least not in the way it's usually touted. A common explanation of why...
  2. passerby

    The People v. The U.S. Dollar

    ~Essay originally published on Substack & Medium~ Inflation has forced many Americans into a debt-based lifestyle. Everyday ecommerce transactions reflect this reality: At the end of nearly every purchase sits a "buy now, pay later" option ready to tap cash-strapped consumers. In fact...
  3. PizzaW0lf

    Is competition dead?

    When it comes to cultural changes I've had this big question on my mind about the current state of competition in our market society. So, is competition in our current market dead? And if so what happened? To start the reason why I'm asking has to do with my general disenfranchisement of our...