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Michael Pyne @blindmansbinary.bsky.social

It is only true that labor costs will go up if labor can/will choose to go to higher-paying jobs in response. It may end up that consumers end up paying all these costs instead, which means savings go down or we stop buying "wants" due to higher cost of "needs".

jul 23, 2025, 3:32 pm • 2 0

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brasidas @brasidas.bsky.social

The flip side is that higher prices will decrease consumption and the demand for labor as well, which can get vicious in a stagflation like way.

jul 23, 2025, 3:37 pm • 1 0 • view
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besmartcolorado.bsky.social @besmartcolorado.bsky.social

Agree. There is a cascade of events, but they are only accounting for one level of effect.

jul 23, 2025, 4:11 pm • 1 0 • view