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by crdoconnor 3025 days ago
>Consider the government make-work programs during the Great Depression, which are now credited for dragging out that misery.

The thing that amuses me about this is that you've probably flown through LAX or LaGuardia and driven across the Triborough bridge.

But sure, "make work".

>Source: Two degrees in economics.

It seems to bear a striking resemblance to theology these days.