What is Capitalism

Luxman

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The tobacco industry should be billed for the cost of healthcare for everyone who has lung cancer.
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Starting at $199, or a years salary in 1915 for those earning minimum wage.
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Hopefully he will be able to pay off his student loan before he retires.
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Corporate Welfare - Sep 14, 2021
 

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Hey Lux, how much do you think McDonald's employees should be paid by the hour? Also, how much do you think a Big Mac should cost?
I haven't eaten at a McDonalds in at least 7 years, I never worked at a McDonalds, or owned a business, so I defer back to you to answer your own questions.
 
I haven't eaten at a McDonalds in at least 7 years, I never worked at a McDonalds, or owned a business, so I defer back to you to answer your own questions.

Well if their hourly wage gets too high the Big Mac will become more expensive and customers will stop by McDonald’s less often. Agree or disagree?
 

gmase

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Would that really be a bad thing though? A Big Mac and large fries has slightly over 1,000 calories and over 50g of fat. If less people ate there or ate there less often, maybe there would be some health benefits?
 
Would that really be a bad thing though? A Big Mac and large fries has slightly over 1,000 calories and over 50g of fat. If less people ate there or ate there less often, maybe there would be some health benefits?

This same math would also apply to places who serve healthier food. Your wallet gets restricted whether your calories do or not.
 

gmase

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How so? Can you do the math for me then?

Obesity and heart disease have both short- and long-term health care costs. About 30% of Medicare and Medicaid expenses are related to obesity.
 
How so? Can you do the math for me then?

Obesity and heart disease have both short- and long-term health care costs. About 30% of Medicare and Medicaid expenses are related to obesity.

Gmase, I mentioned healthy food places also have prices go up when the labor cost goes up. When food prices go up customers think twice about spending their money there. When business lose enough customers they tend to close.
 
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How to make capitalism fair and efficient?

The concept of making capitalism fair and efficient requires a balance between competition and regulation. Capitalism can work by promoting competition, innovation, and entrepreneurship while also ensuring that there are fair regulations in place to prevent the abuse of power by dominant market players.

Here are a few potential ways to make capitalism fair and efficient:

1. Encourage Competition: Competition spurs innovation and efficiency. The government can promote competition by enforcing antitrust laws that prevent companies from creating monopolies. Encourage multiple players to enter the market and compete with each other by reducing entry barriers. This way, consumers will have more options to choose from, and it will drive businesses to improve their products and services.

2. Fair Taxation: The government can ensure that everyone pays their fair share of taxes, including corporations. Tax policies should be designed to encourage investment, job creation, and economic growth.

3. Social Safety Nets: While capitalism can provide opportunities, it can also create economic inequality. Welfare programs, targeted assistance, and education opportunities can help reduce poverty, providing a safety net for those who cannot take advantage of capitalism.

4. Environmental Regulations: Environmental costs and benefits are not factored into market prices. To make capitalism fair and efficient, the government can regulate pollution and encourage environmentally-friendly business practices that consider the long-term environmental effects of economic activity.

5. Protect Worker Rights: Enforce minimum wage, working hours and benefits regulations. This will encourage a well-informed organized labor force and promote long-term economic stability.

6. Embrace innovation: Innovation is the key to long-term success. Encourage businesses to innovate by offering tax breaks or other incentives. This will not only improve their products and services but also create new jobs and drive economic growth.

7. Protect consumers: Protect consumers by ensuring that businesses provide transparent information about their products and services, adhere to safety and quality standards, and do not engage in deceptive or unfair practices.

8. Regulate when necessary: Capitalism needs regulation to prevent the abuse of power by dominant market players. Governments can create rules and regulations to protect consumers, prevent anti-competitive behavior, and ensure fair trade practices.

9. Provide equal opportunities: Ensure that opportunities are distributed equally regardless of one's race, gender, or socioeconomic status. This will level the playing field and prevent businesses from exploiting vulnerable communities.

These are just some suggested solutions. A balance of all factors is required to achieve a fair and efficient economic outcome.

~ Anonymous AI
 

gmase

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Anonymous AI needs a Freeones account. It outlines a very common sense approach to governance.
 
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