tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316913927894195325.post4562970959772443123..comments2023-04-05T05:06:07.769-07:00Comments on Thrice Around the Block: Sources of Economic Valueedwinohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153519256079985792noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316913927894195325.post-53140416025037017622010-07-06T08:53:02.308-07:002010-07-06T08:53:02.308-07:00Very nice post Ed , and indeed a subject that come...Very nice post Ed , and indeed a subject that comes often !<br /><br />We have a somewhat similar discussions at times, but they start from different source: It happens when we go by the day-workers near San-Antonio, or when we see low-paying (yet quite hard jobs) at the car-washing, or 'waving signs' by the road (you know, the 'New Homes' signs etc that people wave with).<br /><br />Our conversations usually meander into a different area: Do you think these people are happy or not? What do you need money for? Do you have enough of it? <br />In some sense, it goes to the basic question in the beginning of your post:<br />"...my kids have gotten more interested in how they can earn money to supplement their allowances. "<br />I would ask then: Why do you need more money? Is this what's going to fulfill all your needs? Certainly the answer is 'Yes' for some (Shelter, food, etc). What about companionship? happiness? <br /><br />If you need more money to get an iPhone/game, is this a worthy goal? do you really need it to be happy?<br /><br />Again, i like your 'analytic' explanations. Just wanted to add a more 'what is happiness? and do we need money for it?' kind of angle...<br /><br />-Zachi BaharavZachi Baharavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18044576528414502645noreply@blogger.com