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Re:We’re Measuring the Economy All Wrong by umanwizard on Friday September 14, 2018 @12:09PM (#17988360)
Why should there be? Complex numbers are pairs of real numbers with a particular multiplicative structure. Do you have any reason to expect this structure to be relevant for currency?
Re:We’re Measuring the Economy All Wrong by amelius on Friday September 14, 2018 @02:11PM (#17989450)
Hey, it was just a thought that crossed my mind. I agree that it doesn't make much sense without further thought (hence the question). For one, because complex numbers don't have operator < so you can't tell whether a transaction can proceed or not. If complex numbers can be applied in a monetary system, then it will probably be in a more complicated manner than substitution of amount of money -> complex number.