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Re:U.S. Economy Shrinks at 4.8% Pace, Signaling Start of Rec... by lettergram on Wednesday April 29, 2020 @10:21AM (#23019572)
No but you do find banks, chemical manufacturers, car dealerships, etc. the people employed by the corner nail salon buy goods, indirectly driving the economy.
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Re:U.S. Economy Shrinks at 4.8% Pace, Signaling Start of Rec... by banannaise on Wednesday April 29, 2020 @10:30AM (#23019664)
The economy's response to "a large segment of the population has no money to buy things" seems to be selling more stuff and more expensive stuff to those who do. The economy is essentially trying to cut many people out of it entirely. (and yes, I know 'the economy' isn't some sentient monolith)
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