• spujb@lemmy.cafeOP
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    4 days ago

    Literally in page one of econ textbooks they will say “a common exception to the rational actor theory is like when people need emergency medical services.” AND THEN they just ignore that GLARING caveat for the rest lf the book. Snake oil.

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      4 days ago

      I love the implication that a “rational actor” would choose death over losing money

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        4 days ago

        hi guyes im disabled and have cancer checks bank account awe sheit well that has been a good life can’t afford this no more😊 ta ta all