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Re: Reagan funeral cost
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Originally posted by highthief
Some economists are now suggesting that - due to the large number of workers who received the day off for Reagan's funeral, the US economy lost about 500 million dollars in productivity (I think that is just for government employees).
Without being partisan, do you think such expenses and costs are worthwhile for things like states funerals, be it in the US or other nations?
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I'm going to need to see a source showing how that much productivity was lost AND showing how much productivity was gained from increased worker moral from both a day off from work and the media painting an idelic picture of American on that day, in a cost-benefit analysis, with graphs. I'm willing to bet the benefits from the day off at LEAST equaled the cost, if not added a minor boost to the economy.
Also, I can use economics prove my bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch is going to win the 2004 election.
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