The Economy Paradox.

1. (a) If interest rate goes up : "How the poor could afford a house, car for themselves?"

    (b) If interest rate comes down : "How will elders earn interest from the bank?"

2. (a) If foreigners invest in our country :  "They are taking away our wealth as profits/dividends".

    (b) If domestic companies invest outside : "Our wealth shifts for the development of outsiders".

3. (a) If tax rates are increased : "The government is robbing the people".

    (b) If tax rates are lowered : "The government is trying to help the rich".

4. (a) If GDP grows : "The government is working primarily for the big corporates".

    (b) If GDP contracts : "There is no job creation".

5. (a) If currency strengthens : "Our exports get impacted".

    (b) If currency weakens : "Our import bill has gone up".

6. (a) If food prices go up : "Masses are suffering".

    (b) If food prices come down : "Farmers are suffering".

7. (a) If stock market comes down : "The economy is in a mess".

    (a) If stock market goes up : "It's not a true measure of the economy, only corporates are being supported".

8. (a) If Corporate tax rates are increased : "Government is penalising private companies".

    (b) If Corporate tax rates are cut : "The government is only trying to boost the profitability of the corporates".

So, heads I win, tails you lose.

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My take

The paradox is real! And we get enough reasons to criticise!

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