Retribution not enough

[Jim Choate]

On Mon, 22 Oct 2001, Roy M. Silvernail wrote:

> I'm reminded of George O. Smith's "Venus Equilateral" stories, in 
> which invention of the replicator did end the economy, until a 
> substance was discovered ("Identium") that could not be replicated. 
>  It seems that markets appear whenever there is something of 
> perceived value to trade.

...and limited supply with respect to demand.


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