• scarabic@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Are you saying that 10% of an economy is vital goods and the other 90% is not? Not that I have any numbers on this but 10% seems low to me.

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      2 days ago

      10 % isn’t based on anything but let’s imagine: 2-4 % military 1 % communication infrastructure, media and unbiased information 2-4 % healthcare 2-4 % food. You quickly get to 10%. Too big and you loose the benefit of free trade.

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        2 days ago

        Could you try doing the same with the 90%? if life’s essentials are so easily paid for I am wondering what you think the rest is going to?