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jdhopeunique | 6 years ago

If only there was something analogous to the inflationary monetary system except for equity instead. Shareholders equity in companies could be diluted just like workers' wages are diluted by inflation.

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mises|6 years ago

Ever heard of dilution? This does happen at times. It was banned for public companies over a hundred years ago, if I recall correctly, because people got clever and abused it.

mises|6 years ago

Ever heard of dilution? This does happen at times. It was banned over a hundred years ago, if I recall correctly, because people got clever and abused it.

orblivion|6 years ago

Interesting thought.

Well, workers can buy equity in some company if they want. And shareholders' dividends get diluted.