Speculation in the capitalist system performs a function which must be performed in any economic system however organized: it provides for the adjustment of supply and demand over time and space. The source of the profit of speculation is enhanced value which is independent of any particular form of economic organization. When the speculator purchases at a low price products which come on the market in comparatively large quantities and sells them at a higher price when the demand has again increased, his gains represent, from a business and from the economic point of view, an increase of value.
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Speculation performs an economic service which cannot conceivably be eliminated from any economic system.
- Ludwig von Mises, Socialism: An Economic and Sociological Analysis, p. 144 (obra disponível online aqui e aqui).
Acredito, mas isso funcionaria como descrito se vivessemos num sistema de mercado puro. Como vivemos mais numa economia em que o Estado tem muita influencia, e, tendo os Estados impresso e posto em circulação bastante dinheiro para travar a crise dos mercados financeiros,há “dinheiro a mais” em circulação, que é utilizado em aventuras.
Comentário por ana vasconcelos — Maio 14, 2008 @ 08:55