Phil wrote: > By 'things', of course I mean physical systems rather than theoretical ones, > and by 'multiplying' I mean allowing them to operate only if they produce a > surplus you can use to expand them by %'s. > Given the subprime mortgage crisis, I kind of wish that were the case! Credit worthiness, not consistent surplus, is what keeps families, companies, and our government running. Investment is commonly done on credit (in various forms).
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