economic rationalism

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Australian and NZ an economic policy based on the efficiency of market forces, characterized by minimal government intervention, tax cuts, privatization, and deregulation of labour markets

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Words nearby economic rationalism

economic good, economic indicator, economic indicators, economic migrant, economic model, economic rationalism, economic rent, economics, economic sanctions, economic strike, economic zone

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Prices such as are indicated here were dismissed by the earlier economist as mere economic curiosities.
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It appears in nearly every book on economic theory from Adam Smith and Ricardo till to-day.
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But in reality this paradox of value is the most fundamental proposition in economic science.
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