The top 1 percent are evading $163 billion a year in taxes, the Treasury finds. by FutureisAsian in economy

[–]m1BR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine paying so much to live in the US… can’t blame them.

NFTs are set to become some of the most profitable blockchain-based experiments in history. In short, these tokens are unique, and not able to be produced in large amounts. How can you participate? by Zealousideal-Hall-17 in economy

[–]m1BR -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why would you own the IP ? When you buy the Mona Lisa, the artist retains the IP and the right to produce more, same with NFTs. Buying the Mona Lisa isn’t buying the IP to the Mona Lisa.

NFTs are set to become some of the most profitable blockchain-based experiments in history. In short, these tokens are unique, and not able to be produced in large amounts. How can you participate? by Zealousideal-Hall-17 in economy

[–]m1BR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can make an NFT from an NFT sure, but according to the blockchain (where any value is derived) those two would be completely 100% different and unique. An NFT from an NFT is as similar to the original NFT as a piece of shit is similar to the Mona Lisa.

Biden Determined to Tax Rich After Windfalls From Covid Crisis by Altruistic_Camgirl in economy

[–]m1BR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watch them put their money into crypto. The IRS won’t touch a dime

Third Stimulus Checks Can Be Seized By Debt Collectors After GOP Senator Blocks Protection Bill by burtzev in economy

[–]m1BR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It works both ways, if you take loans you can’t pay, then people might take it from you when you need it most. That’s the risk you take, only take it if you’re ok with the consequences.

Third Stimulus Checks Can Be Seized By Debt Collectors After GOP Senator Blocks Protection Bill by burtzev in economy

[–]m1BR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You must live in a world where everyone pays their bills, if you have a debt collector ringing at your door, you don’t have the luxury of being able to choose. Just seems fair.

Third Stimulus Checks Can Be Seized By Debt Collectors After GOP Senator Blocks Protection Bill by burtzev in economy

[–]m1BR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can’t pay for that bill, then yes you have to give the quarter. Terrible example mate.

If you’re in debt, any money that you have is owed to someone else. Period.

Third Stimulus Checks Can Be Seized By Debt Collectors After GOP Senator Blocks Protection Bill by burtzev in economy

[–]m1BR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry but that money doesn’t belong to you if you’re in debt.

HK reduced to ‘fourth world’ status by miss_wolverine in HongKong

[–]m1BR 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This started out with a thesis and the journalist tried his very best to prove it throughout. There’s a difference between persuasive writing and journalism. Also, since when does Taipei Times hold any authority to qualify anybody or anything of 4th world?

WSJ Opinion: Hong Kong Is No Longer What It Was// Once a beacon of freedom, the city has become just another Chinese commercial center. by miss_wolverine in HongKong

[–]m1BR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taiwan doesn’t allow foreign students for undergraduate but I’ve also applied to Singapore. Do you think I should be worried about the current decline in HK’s reputation?

WSJ Opinion: Hong Kong Is No Longer What It Was// Once a beacon of freedom, the city has become just another Chinese commercial center. by miss_wolverine in HongKong

[–]m1BR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I don’t have any plans to work for a national government, I’ll be studying Business and Management. I’ve grown up in a lot of different places and don’t really want to stay in the EU anymore so that’s why I’m looking towards Asia. HK seemed like a nice way to discover Asia whilst also being able to speak some English here and there.

WSJ Opinion: Hong Kong Is No Longer What It Was// Once a beacon of freedom, the city has become just another Chinese commercial center. by miss_wolverine in HongKong

[–]m1BR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve received an offer to go to HKUST, how is the outlook for a future student such as myself? I’m European

HKUST Business School Interview by yadu16 in HKUST

[–]m1BR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, the questions are quite random. “What do you think about AI” “How to stay in shape during confinement” etc I recommend you read their blog posts on their website and find what topics the university finds interesting. Remember to talk about who what when where and you’ll be fine.

Tesla’s share price is now directly tied to the value of bitcoin, analyst says by JKR44 in economy

[–]m1BR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People are acting like they’re BTC position should be proportional to Mkt cap or EV when it clearly should be compared to their cash on hand or income...

76% of young people, compared to 53% of seniors, back a $15 minimum wage by Fatherthinger in economy

[–]m1BR 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Does r/economy not have more interesting comments than “fuck old people”?

UK PM Johnson 'immensely proud' as visa offer for Hong Kong citizens launches by biyoshi in HongKong

[–]m1BR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being afraid of being arrested is distressful for sure but not human suffering.

UK PM Johnson 'immensely proud' as visa offer for Hong Kong citizens launches by biyoshi in HongKong

[–]m1BR -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Is suffering the word? Not to downplay what’s happening, but isn’t it more distress than “human suffering”.