A person looking after a frail former lover is not working and not contributing to economic growth. But if he or she stopped, the state would probably have to take over, thereby adding to growth. So, to increase growth, we should stop looking after our loved ones. Could anybody explain to a passing Martian how this makes sense?

The income distribution system constructed in the 20th century has broken down, and it will not come back.

Think how modern economics presents work. Only labour that contributes to growth counts.

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