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Economics is about abundance, not scarcity

Two words seem to preoccupy economists, who consider themselves the high priests of social sciences: scarcity and money.

The first word has wreaked havoc on our socio-economic systems. We always think there is not enough of anything. This scarcity mentality has led to unhealthy competition and strange behaviour.

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