[tylerdurden]

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It temporarily raises GDP at an overall cost.

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And this is good? I can see making an argument for it *if* GDP were *exactly* the same thing as "economic health*, but it's not. As you've shown, you can manipulate GDP without actually doing anything useful. Therefore, not everything that increases GDP is "good".

Generally, having a body temperature of 98.6 is good. If you get a fever, I can get your body temperature to 98.6 by shooting you in the head then placing your body on a heating plate set at 98.6. Hey, I got your body temperature to the desired number, it must be a good thing, right?