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> That's why redistribution usually increases GDP.

It also raises prices until the same amount is done. A plumber might work extra hard when he gets more work than normal, but will burn out if he continues to work like that so he raises his prices until he has to work just like before.



Which increases how much people can import and invest into R&D and automation (fixed vs variable costs with regards to number of menial workers).

Which again grows the economy in real terms.

The worst thing for the economy is slave labour. The thing that forces innovation is labour shortage.




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