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How to understand distribution

Published in October 22nd, 2024
Posted by in Philosophy, Strategy
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Economics can be defined as the distribution of resources between people. An economy can be divided into three sectors: The for-profit or private sector, the government or public sector, and the non-profit sector. These can roughly be described as follows The private sector strives to maximize profits to owners. This is done by increasing revenue […]

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Guest post: War resistance through taxes and frugality

Published in October 16th, 2024
Posted by in Philosophy, Strategy
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This is a guest post from David Gross who blogs about tax resistance, frugality, ethics, and other such issues at his blog, The Picket Line. If you want to learn more about his tax resistance tactics, read the FAQ or check out his How-To Guide to learn how you can do it too. Regardless of […]

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The hedged nature of early retirement extreme

Published in October 16th, 2024
Posted by in Early Retirement, Education, Philosophy, Strategy
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There’s one defining characteristic way about the way I plan: I may not win, but I never lose. (You may have picked up this sentiment from some of my discussions of strategy.) Hence I will focus my efforts disproportionally towards avoiding bad outcomes rather than seeking good outcomes. This leads to a modest but tranquil […]

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