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Comment author: Luke_A_Somers 19 June 2014 01:31:07PM 1 point [-]

Then substitute something directly useful.

Comment author: sixes_and_sevens 20 June 2014 09:20:38AM 1 point [-]

While I'm not in a position to iron this out right now, this line of reasoning suggests any good is a positional good if it's redistributed, and I'm pretty sure that doesn't fly.

Comment author: Luke_A_Somers 20 June 2014 02:33:29PM 0 points [-]

Agreed.

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