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by bjo590 2106 days ago
> It seems too often in debates on big problems the argument is simply we need a market solution not how is the system designed to best utilize a market.

"We need a market solution" is politician for private interests want to change laws so that they can expand their businesses.

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While I agree, it’s kind of throwing the baby out with the bath water. Carbon taxes are also a market-based solution which aligns well with public interests, for example.