Chapter
The Illusion of Free Lunches
1:03:59 - 1:10:42 (06:43)
The belief that printing money can solve the economic problems is a fallacy that does not lead to prosperity, but it results in inflation and eventually makes people worse off. There are no free lunches in the economy, and the addiction to universal income or subsidy can lead to permanent programs that only maintain the lifestyle people got accustomed to.
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The increase in inflation has made people feel worse off despite the slight increase in wages.
1:03:59 - 1:08:24 (04:25)
Summary
The increase in inflation has made people feel worse off despite the slight increase in wages. Printing more money cannot lead to prosperity, and there are no free lunches.
ChapterThe Illusion of Free Lunches
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1:08:24 - 1:10:42 (02:18)
Summary
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