| This question <12|20> overall <14|16> Dubbel: <901|16>. |
| Question 2: Give examples which show that the wealth of a nation can be unrelated or perhaps even opposite to the wealth of the individuals living in that nation. |
| [15] Dubbel: An example in which might show this seperation is a nation defense system, i.e. nuclear weapons. Many nations focus their wealth on creating a greater defense system. This might also be seen as a comodity of power. From a nation's view this is probably a sign of wealth. In relation to the individual, I don't think this is a direct wealth in relation to the individual. Also this might not be a value-use to the individual. A nation's influence and power are all signs of a nation's wealth among other nations. An nation's wealth is not directly related to an individual's wealth. A nation's wealth is perhaps a cost to the individuals. |
| Hans: Yes, this is apparent in your example: the individual has to go to war for the greatness of the nation which does not benefit him. But don't call the national defense system a commodity. Not everything can be subsumed under the category of a “commodity”. (I tacitly corrected various small spelling errors, and an omitted word, in the above. Please read and edit your answers carefully before submitting them). |
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