Re: Economics as a science (was Re: Double-stranded Economics)

[Ray Evans Harrell]

"Man's desires are unlimited."   It occurs to me that I would have no trouble with this statement if is said instead:   "Man's desires are potentially unlimited."   as for:   "Man seeks to satisfy his desires with the least exertion."   If it said instead   "Man seeks to find the ideal balance of his available energy with the greatest accomplishment"   I could go along with that as well.       Now, what is the difference?   REH