05-13-2016, 07:22 AM
(05-12-2016, 09:06 PM)Vas Deferens Wrote: I believe there are countries that already do this. I would fine with the idea, but wouldn't this pretty much immediately drive up the costs of goods, lessening its effects? I'm no economist, but thats my immediate thought.
I think what I like the most about it is getting rid of the tax incentives to have children.
Some would argue prices would rise, but I am not sure this is correct. I would like to see what Yves Smith, Paul Krugman, and some other economists think about this idea.
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