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Re:U.S. GDP grew at a 4.9% annual pace in the third quarter,... by tcgv on Thursday October 26, 2023 @10:22AM (#38025977)
> A one time expense of 8% GDP for a 4% growth is great. That means it would get paid back in two years (...)

Not quite. The payback time will depend on the growth in government revenues, which should be correlated to GDP growth, but a fraction of it.

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Re:U.S. GDP grew at a 4.9% annual pace in the third quarter,... by everforward on Thursday October 26, 2023 @10:41AM (#38026220)
It's also ignoring interest.
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Re:U.S. GDP grew at a 4.9% annual pace in the third quarter,... by s1artibartfast on Thursday October 26, 2023 @12:05PM (#38027546)
Borrowing $8 to make $4/year is a good investment as long as interest is less than 50%
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Re:U.S. GDP grew at a 4.9% annual pace in the third quarter,... by s1artibartfast on Thursday October 26, 2023 @10:57AM (#38026430)
even if it doesnt increase revenue, it can be a good investment.

The purpose of the government isnt grow, it is to serve the people

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