[the_optimist]

The reflexive, but non-engaged and and economically dishonest answer here is to avoid the question by comparing any investment to a write-off, this justifying anything. Nobody thinks like this looking forward, as it’s clearly nonsense. That’s why I proposed you not do this.

[vangelis]

Where's the incentive for business owners to invest in the latter instead of reinvesting the profits? I just don't see it.