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To: SilentZ who wrote (586462)9/20/2010 11:23:12 AM
From: Jim McMannis  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 1574680
 
The idea is to let people tread water while looking for another job.



To: SilentZ who wrote (586462)9/20/2010 11:27:43 AM
From: i-node  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1574680
 
>> Except several studies show that they're the best kind of stimulus,

What they are, indisputably, is a reinforcer for NOT WORKING. Ask BF Skinner.



To: SilentZ who wrote (586462)9/20/2010 11:41:43 AM
From: Tenchusatsu  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1574680
 
Z, > Except several studies show that they're the best kind of stimulus, because they get spent immediately.

If you think the definition of "stimulus" is rewarding non-work, then France would be the perfect place for you.

Tenchusatsu



To: SilentZ who wrote (586462)9/22/2010 8:23:22 PM
From: combjelly  Respond to of 1574680
 
"Except several studies show that they're the best kind of stimulus, because they get spent immediately. Which makes sense."

There is your problem, Z. The Right believes that economics doesn't make sense, it operates by magic.


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