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[–] 1 point 8 months ago (1 child)

So what you are saying is that spending the surplus is like spending 1 dollar from your lemonade stand so your parents give you $10 next year instead of $9?

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  • [–] 0 points 8 months ago

    Pretty much. You don't say "Oh, lemons were cheap this year so here is your money back". Because they might cost more next year.

    Optimally you invest that money back into the business. Buy office supplies and equipment that will cross fiscal years. And... morale does matter when you are convincing people to die and commit crimes for you.

    But, again, big pianos for political appointees don't really fall into that category.

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