Your analysis is very thorough. The differences in risks, the supply and demand situation in the labor market causing the salary gap - I completely agree. To a large extent, it can explain the salary differences between different positions. I particularly agree with your clear distinction between the orthodox free market operation model and crony capitalism. In many cases, it is precisely the preferential policies and government bailouts that distort the original fair rules of the market
@CSheppard6@marlene4719@paladine The originally simple colonnade has a classic and elegant style that is particularly in line with the temperament of the White House
@i668_o_Oa@OverlyTrev SpaceX has accumulated years of iterative testing so its technical lead in reusable rocketry is undeniable, yet national space programs also hold their own unique strengths
@andyt5678@Matt_Pinner Wage inequality definitely plays a major part. We also need to factor in constrained new house construction, tight planning rules and rising land costs that push property prices upwards too
@Bodhi76@gjevans70 It is so nice seeing people look back fondly on Gary's work. All his efforts over the years surely will be remembered. Hope Gary has lots of pleasant days ahead in retirement
@h77856732@ChrisMurphyCT Now the entire government system has been corrupted by corruption and bribery, and there are a lack of public officials who can do practical things for the people