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  • Bastiat And The "Broken Window"

    10/21/2024 6:21:34 AM PDT · by Diana in Wisconsin · 32 replies
    RIA Advice Blog ^ | October 18, 2024 | Lance Roberts
    In times of disaster and destruction, a common narrative often emerges that rebuilding efforts will lead to economic growth. The idea that repairing damage and replacing destroyed goods creates jobs that spur consumption and stimulate economic activity is tempting. However, as French economist Frédéric Bastiat explained in his famous “Broken Window Theory,” this reasoning is fundamentally flawed. Rather than generating net economic benefits, destruction diverts resources and wealth that could have been used for more productive purposes, ultimately stifling real economic growth. Recent events, particularly the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024, provide a clear example of...