I'm curious...why would you describe the economy as a "contrived system", Contemplative?
On Jun 22, 1:43 am, Contemplative <[email protected]> wrote: > ..now that is a subject worth having a discussion about! > > When I examine the situation the US economy is in (not to mention all the > countries which have followed along with the US), > I keep having to ask myself; What is the standard of value? > > We had gold to tie the dollar back to until Nixon... Not that I would > advocate doing so again, but I think we are more comfortable > with contrived systems(like the economy) when we can anchor it to something > physical. I am at least. > > How about the calorie? We seem to value them a lot in this country! :-) > > Just a thought....
