07-02-2023, 01:21 PM
(06-02-2023, 09:30 PM)zqwerty Wrote: NZ not big enough populationwise, for economic theory to apply in a meaningful way, the function of the government is to govern and it's no longer doing that.
The idea that business is some sort of sacrosanct entity separate from the rest of us is the start of the problems.
When things get to the stage where people are unable to afford basic needs in particular food, that is the time when govt needs to step in. & ensure change happens.
I think it wouldn't be a bad start to remove GST from fruit & veg, or even all food.
in order to be old & wise, you must first be young & stupid. (I'm still working on that.)