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Re:Is Christmas Efficient? (2013) by Schiendelman on Thursday December 26, 2024 @09:46AM (#42515476)
It's been pointed out to me that how much stuff you buy is usually a function of your income, it may not matter how you get it.
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Re:Is Christmas Efficient? (2013) by graemep on Thursday December 26, 2024 @12:11PM (#42516344)
it is, but its not linear - the proportion of incomes spent falls as incomes get higher.
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Re:Is Christmas Efficient? (2013) by amelius on Thursday December 26, 2024 @12:22PM (#42516419)
Yes and also spent on more durable items.
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Re:Is Christmas Efficient? (2013) by amelius on Thursday December 26, 2024 @09:58AM (#42515565)
A weak function is also a function. Also if your income is higher you probably buy stuff that is more expensive.
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