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Originally Posted by Chelliephone  When they were released to work in pairs, Evan immediately turned his attention to Jude, not even taking a moment to consider the Hufflepuff might have wanted to work with someone else or thinking to ask first. This lesson was rather interesting, and he was surprised that so far the economics of the two worlds he found himself part of now had the same issues. Lucia's comment had gotten an interested look too from the Ravenclaw, and he hoped she would have a moment to expand because he was curious to hear what else she had to offer.
But for now, further discussion. Ways to combat inflation and if it was good or bad. Truthfully, he couldn't see a reason inflation would be good but would have been interested to hear if anyone else had reasons it was. "I think inflation is bad. One of the problems with inflation is that with each increase of products, there isn't always a simultaneous increase in workers wages, which shifts the classes, shortening the middle class and expanding those who are poor. Which can then also increase rates of homelessness." Which wasn't good for anyone, really. "As for how to combat... I don't know, maybe some type of harsher regulations on the value of currency? That only works though if you can establish a world wide currency and get everyone to agree..." Because foreign trade was a thing that also impacted inflation. "Or eliminating the currency in general. Like if everyone traded services for goods."
Inflation… wasn’t that interesting? Or maybe it was just him. Anyway, the point was, he hadn’t made a single bit of notes this time around. Thank gosh for textbooks, yeah? And sisters plus a best friend who could help him out this. Counting, however, was something he was more than capable of doing at this point in life: his total of Knuts now equalled six. Go him.
Their friendship was still going strong but Jude was still surprised that Evan had chosen him to partner up with. Especially when Evan always had such a reasonable amount of friends to choose from for these sorts of things. Maybe the Ravenclaw was just feeling sorry for him. At least Jude had someone to work with, someone who understood his current headspace and wouldn't be harsh on him if he couldn't be much help. Jude listened to Evan’s thoughts without interrupting, and it was only now that he actually found a bit more motivation than earlier to do some writing; it was Evan’s points that he jotted down quite neatly in his book.
“I’m inclined to agree: inflation’s in the negative range for everyone involved. It puts a strain on spending and savings for everyone. Like… let’s say a Muggle family with young kids. Providing that there isn’t an increase in wages, the parents would have to budget more for petrol for their car and this can mean cutting back on their savings. Or some other expense." Jude drummed his quill on his desk thoughtfully. Funny how he seemed to be himself once more whenever Evan was involved. His gaze trailed to Lucia. “Hang on. Ev, do you think that’s what Lucia meant when she said gold is resilient?’’ Jude’s eyes lit up in a way that they hadn’t in a very long time. “I remember this once hearing something on the Muggle news while dad had the TV on. Something about gold increasing in value as the Sterling decreases.” His head tilted thoughtfully as he watched Evan, waiting to hear the other boy’s thoughts. |
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