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: OK.  I made the grapes reference, and true, that is seasonal, so let me
: make another one.  Do you remember how much you paid for RAM a couple of
: years back?  A heck of a lot more than today - because materials were
: more expensive. The cost/availability of raw materials often fluctuates
: up and down. Why do you think Nintendo is having problems meeting
: demand?

Just a point of correction here:

Ram prices shot up a couple of years ago because the only chip
manufacturer burnt to the ground. They are so low today only because
another manufacturer started making chips.

: True.  Now let me respond to those who question whether or not ethics
: should come into play.  Economists are taught to deal with problems
: rationally, without much emotion.  Doctors are taught similarly so they
: won't let emotion get in their way of proper deicison making regarding
: patient care. It is not easy to do.  

You could say the same thing about laywers, and look with how much disdain
they are viewed with. Also, doctors are also schooled in ethics, and
compassion. Perhaps economists should be trained likewise.

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