piccola lezione di economia: il PIL

[ramirez]

tanto lo so che ci sarà sempre qualcuno che continuerà
ad invocare terremoti o uragani per stimolare l'economia
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but one economist has dismissed the idea that the subsequent reconstruction work will be good for the economy.

“No one is made better off by the destruction of their home or workplace,” said Ian Shepherdson, the chief US economist at High Frequency Economics in a research report as the storm headed north.

After every major natural disaster you hear people discussing the possible benefits of reconstruction work but Shepherdson dismisses the view that this could be a net win for the American economy.

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While sales of batteries, plywood and bottled water are strong, Shepherdson said this will not offset the drop in spending in other goods and services and will be watching weekly Redbook chain store sales closely.


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Bastiaat aveva già dimostrato che le cose funzionano così...
evidentemente parole al vento...

[Gekko89]

vedi "The Broken Window Fallancy"