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We can't all live by taking in each others' washing

Maty

erm ...no?

'in the modern world the insurance sector ... is larger than the agriculture sector by some way. We therefore appear to value insurance more than food at this level of wealth. '

The size of a business sector does not relate to the value of its products. Let's rewrite this sentence with one minor change.

'in the modern world the potato sector ... is larger than the caviar sector by some way. We therefore appear to value potatoes more than caviar at this level of wealth. '

would like to add to the chorus of lamentation at the Worstall departure. It's one of the columns that makes the Reg worth visiting

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