Mises Daily Monday: To “Give Back,” Add Real Value

Tags: Prices, Value and Exchange

12/29/2014 Mises Wire Mises Institute

"Giving back" is big these days, but how can we know if we’re really making a contribution that someone values? Economics, fortunately, gives us an answer: the best way to "give back" is to earn honest money.

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