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[–] metaStatic@kbin.earth 19 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

capitalism is unacceptable wherever there is inelastic demand.

[–] Garibaldee@lemm.ee 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I agree with the first three words lol

[–] metaStatic@kbin.earth 3 points 3 weeks ago

I think it can end there too but I'm not going to say markets and then spend the rest of my day explaining why that's different.

[–] naeap@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

"inelastic demand"
I like that phrase, thanks