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Stefan_Schubert comments on Open Thread, May 19 - 25, 2014 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Stefan_Schubert 21 May 2014 10:34:34AM 0 points [-]

The government wouldn't have to produce the low-standard/cheap goods and services. They could be produced by private companies. My point is just that the government would subsidize them (possibly to the point where they become free).