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- What I love about economics is that it can show that what seems harmful is actually good for society.
- This is all covered in the eye-opening book "Defending the Undefendable
" by economist Walter Block.
- In fact, studies show that in at least one country where child labor was suddenly banned, prostitution increased
- Also, if prices rise during an emergency, that's a signal for people to buy only what they most need. [comment: with respect to the charge of "price gouging"]
- Most people say that selling body parts is wrong.
"It also seems wrong to have people dying because they can't get a kidney," Boaz said.
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