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Re:What caused all the supply chain bottlenecks? by joebob42 on Friday October 29, 2021 @12:53AM (#29035291)
Well in an agrarian society property produce money though, right?
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Re:What caused all the supply chain bottlenecks? by klyrs on Friday October 29, 2021 @03:33AM (#29036168)
Today, landowners gain significant wealth through rent and speculation.
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Re:What caused all the supply chain bottlenecks? by wahern on Friday October 29, 2021 @01:38PM (#29041319)
In a capitalist society money (investments, etc) produces money. "Returns on investment" are like rents. And like rents, the government can choose to tax the asset itself rather than or in addition to the rents.
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