Economy Paradox.

Dateline 27 Dec

1A. 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?"

2A. 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"

3A. If tax rates are increased :

       "The government is robbing people".

  B. If tax rates are lowered :

       "The government is trying to help the rich". 

4A. If GDP grows :

       "The government is working primarily for the big corporates".

  B. If GDP contracts :

       "There is no job creation".

5A. If currency strengthens :

       "Our exports get impacted".

  B. If currency weakens :

       "Our import bill has gone up.

6A. If food prices go up :

       "Masses are suffering".

  B. If food prices come down :

      "Farmers are suffering".

7A. If stock market comes down :

       "The economy is in a mess".

  B. If stock market goes up :

       "It's not a true measure of economy; only corporates are being supported".

8A. If corporate tax rates are increased :

       "Government is penalising private enterprise".

  B. If corporate tax rates are cut :

       "The government is only trying to boost the profitability of the Corporates"

Tailpiece.

Got up a trifle before 6, the chores and was ready by 9. 

We had gone across to Dr(Mrs) Sodhi to show our medical problems.

A quiet day.

 

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