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Why do moral norms depend on current economic conditions?
Why do moral norms depend on current economic conditions?
How did structures of premodern societies differ from the modern world?
How did structures of premodern societies differ from the modern world?
Why did people in premodern societies consume in moderation according to the moral norm described?
Why did people in premodern societies consume in moderation according to the moral norm described?
What is one of the differences between solidarity and competition in premodern and modern societies?
What is one of the differences between solidarity and competition in premodern and modern societies?
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What is the main reason why modern societies are not considered zero sum games?
What is the main reason why modern societies are not considered zero sum games?
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Why is self-control considered a competitive disadvantage in modern competition?
Why is self-control considered a competitive disadvantage in modern competition?
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What role does the market play in the context of distributed and local knowledge according to the text?
What role does the market play in the context of distributed and local knowledge according to the text?
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How does competition drive innovation according to the text?
How does competition drive innovation according to the text?
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In Plato's philosophy, what is advocated regarding profit and utility maximization?
In Plato's philosophy, what is advocated regarding profit and utility maximization?
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According to Aristotle's philosophy, what is considered immoral in terms of economics?
According to Aristotle's philosophy, what is considered immoral in terms of economics?
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Why is self-control considered a competitive disadvantage in modern competition?
Why is self-control considered a competitive disadvantage in modern competition?
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Why is competition essential for growth according to the text?
Why is competition essential for growth according to the text?
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How does the market economy differ from a planned economy in terms of knowledge utilization?
How does the market economy differ from a planned economy in terms of knowledge utilization?
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What role does competition play in inducing people to produce what benefits others?
What role does competition play in inducing people to produce what benefits others?
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In Plato's philosophy, what role should the state play in enforcing ownership limits?
In Plato's philosophy, what role should the state play in enforcing ownership limits?
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According to Aristotle's Philosophy of Equalising Justice, what should pricing be based on?
According to Aristotle's Philosophy of Equalising Justice, what should pricing be based on?
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What is the view on enrichment at the expense of others according to Cicero's philosophy?
What is the view on enrichment at the expense of others according to Cicero's philosophy?
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How does Christianity view money lending against interest according to the text?
How does Christianity view money lending against interest according to the text?
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What is the Islamic view on interest prohibition according to the text?
What is the Islamic view on interest prohibition according to the text?
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Why does Plato consider assets through interest as potentially harmful?
Why does Plato consider assets through interest as potentially harmful?
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