stupid first world problems you're dealing with

  On 6/18/2016 at 6:31 AM, StephenG said:

I don't understand my essay question in economics.

 

"How does the division of labour define the subject matter of economics"?

 

I get that the subject matter of economics is the production and distribution of output. Division of labour is essentially "who does what". I get historical context RE different economic systems and how division of labour relates there.

 

But I can't connect all the dots to answer how division of labour "defines" the subject matter of economics.

 

ffs maybe it's just semantics I'm getting held up on.

Division of labour indicates you would be talking about micro rather than macro, because you're discussing allocation of a resource (labour). This partly answers the question "what is produced and how?" Which is one of the key basic questions in micro.

  On 6/19/2016 at 5:02 AM, ambermonk said:

FWP: Too fat.

Me too, but I've somehow been far more concerned with my other problems. Of course, solving this one would solve a bunch of the other ones, or at least would make them easier, and would prevent some others from happening that are surely around the corner if I don't fix this one.

  On 6/19/2016 at 5:37 AM, chenGOD said:

 

  On 6/18/2016 at 6:31 AM, StephenG said:

I don't understand my essay question in economics.

 

"How does the division of labour define the subject matter of economics"?

 

I get that the subject matter of economics is the production and distribution of output. Division of labour is essentially "who does what". I get historical context RE different economic systems and how division of labour relates there.

 

But I can't connect all the dots to answer how division of labour "defines" the subject matter of economics.

 

ffs maybe it's just semantics I'm getting held up on.

Division of labour indicates you would be talking about micro rather than macro, because you're discussing allocation of a resource (labour). This partly answers the question "what is produced and how?" Which is one of the key basic questions in micro.

 

This is a socio-economics course. It's more looking for a comparison of famous economists economic theories and their application throughout history. Comparing division of labour in the context of fourier vs proudhoun, or godwin or babeuf.

division of labour = specialisation. specialisation means that a person who is skilled at a particular task gets assigned that task to the exclusion of all others, hence the "division" aspect. this is because specialisation has been found to be ideal for creating efficiencies and economies of scale (think like factory assembly lines).

efficiency/economies of scale is one of the conditions required for a healthy economy, especially when talking about "output" i.e. goods and services. that's your starting point, I'd flesh that out.

edit: also the question is somewhat misleading because there's more to economics than just division of labour or "production". prices, trade, capital/investment, etc., it expands into a whole other set of things. the production and distribution of goods and services is just the starting point.

  On 6/19/2016 at 12:56 PM, usagi said:

division of labour = specialisation. specialisation means that a person who is skilled at a particular task gets assigned that task to the exclusion of all others, hence the "division" aspect. this is because specialisation has been found to be ideal for creating efficiencies and economies of scale (think like factory assembly lines).

 

efficiency/economies of scale is one of the conditions required for a healthy economy, especially when talking about "output" i.e. goods and services. that's your starting point, I'd flesh that out.

Thanks, I think you're right actually.

Pretty basic now that you put it that way. I haven't done a social studies type course in a long, long time .

  On 6/18/2016 at 9:34 PM, StephenG said:

flol wtf

 

omg it's addicting.

*Addictive

lol spi

50 million cookies a second now. this thing is great at making you feel totally ashamed of your existence.

lol I'm only at 22k

  On 6/19/2016 at 1:06 PM, usagi said:

50 million cookies a second now. this thing is great at making you feel totally ashamed of your existence.

couple of years ago I spent a whole week with that open in one tab and this http://babarageo.com/flash/ginormo/ in the other

Give it a go. you'll hate yourself.

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO ME

  On 6/19/2016 at 12:45 PM, StephenG said:

 

  On 6/19/2016 at 5:37 AM, chenGOD said:

 

  On 6/18/2016 at 6:31 AM, StephenG said:

I don't understand my essay question in economics.

 

"How does the division of labour define the subject matter of economics"?

 

I get that the subject matter of economics is the production and distribution of output. Division of labour is essentially "who does what". I get historical context RE different economic systems and how division of labour relates there.

 

But I can't connect all the dots to answer how division of labour "defines" the subject matter of economics.

 

ffs maybe it's just semantics I'm getting held up on.

Division of labour indicates you would be talking about micro rather than macro, because you're discussing allocation of a resource (labour). This partly answers the question "what is produced and how?" Which is one of the key basic questions in micro.

 

This is a socio-economics course. It's more looking for a comparison of famous economists economic theories and their application throughout history. Comparing division of labour in the context of fourier vs proudhoun, or godwin or babeuf.

 

 

Oh then just copy and paste Chapter 1 of Wealth of Nations and Chapter 7 of Das Kapital.

  On 6/19/2016 at 5:56 AM, sweepstakes said:

 

  On 6/19/2016 at 5:02 AM, ambermonk said:

FWP: Too fat.

Me too, but I've somehow been far more concerned with my other problems. Of course, solving this one would solve a bunch of the other ones, or at least would make them easier, and would prevent some others from happening that are surely around the corner if I don't fix this one.

 

Are we at that age now where getting in shape is needed in order to live longer?

Secondary FWP: I have far too much beer in my fridge, left over from Friday night's BBQ. No one else could take it with them, so the task of beer-keeper fell to me.

Tertiary FWP: I'm feeling increasing burnout from video games in general. The types of games I'd spend the wee hours of the night playing in my mid-twenties, I can't play anymore for more than a half hour without getting bored. I must be ready for something new...

  On 6/19/2016 at 6:09 PM, ambermonk said:

 

  On 6/19/2016 at 5:56 AM, sweepstakes said:

 

  On 6/19/2016 at 5:02 AM, ambermonk said:

FWP: Too fat.

Me too, but I've somehow been far more concerned with my other problems. Of course, solving this one would solve a bunch of the other ones, or at least would make them easier, and would prevent some others from happening that are surely around the corner if I don't fix this one.

 

Are we at that age now where getting in shape is needed in order to live longer?

 

Secondary FWP: I have far too much beer in my fridge, left over from Friday night's BBQ. No one else could take it with them, so the task of beer-keeper fell to me.

 

Tertiary FWP: I'm feeling increasing burnout from video games in general. The types of games I'd spend the wee hours of the night playing in my mid-twenties, I can't play anymore for more than a half hour without getting bored. I must be ready for something new...

 

 

  Reveal hidden contents

 

...like learning Max, maybe

 

 

 

you can solve your beer problem by changing your title from beer keeper to beer drinker

  On 6/19/2016 at 3:01 PM, chenGOD said:

 

  On 6/19/2016 at 12:45 PM, StephenG said:

 

  On 6/19/2016 at 5:37 AM, chenGOD said:

 

  On 6/18/2016 at 6:31 AM, StephenG said:

I don't understand my essay question in economics.

 

"How does the division of labour define the subject matter of economics"?

 

I get that the subject matter of economics is the production and distribution of output. Division of labour is essentially "who does what". I get historical context RE different economic systems and how division of labour relates there.

 

But I can't connect all the dots to answer how division of labour "defines" the subject matter of economics.

 

ffs maybe it's just semantics I'm getting held up on.

Division of labour indicates you would be talking about micro rather than macro, because you're discussing allocation of a resource (labour). This partly answers the question "what is produced and how?" Which is one of the key basic questions in micro.

 

This is a socio-economics course. It's more looking for a comparison of famous economists economic theories and their application throughout history. Comparing division of labour in the context of fourier vs proudhoun, or godwin or babeuf.

 

 

Oh then just copy and paste Chapter 1 of Wealth of Nations and Chapter 7 of Das Kapital.

 

bahaha I'm tempted to do that. =P

feeling very 1st world today.

after long week of sleep deprivation working on music and taking care of our dog that had surgery last monday (spay and hernia fixing. she's fine)... i'm watching "Ancient Aliens: Decoding the Cosmic Egg" while i rest after having an episode of AFIB that required going to the ER to get electro cardio conversion. electricity through the chest while doped on propofol is a helluva thing. science!

  On 6/19/2016 at 7:53 PM, Danny O Flannagin said:

you can solve your beer problem by changing your title from beer keeper to beer drinker

It's a big responsibility. I'd be willing to do the job because I'm a nice guy.

I literally have about 70 cans worth in my fridge. But I've found three coworkers with whom I can divvy up the surplus. Problem solved.

  On 6/18/2016 at 8:47 PM, usagi said:

I just spent 4 hours with this fucking thing. it's 5am now. I'm still going.

 

1 million cookies per second now.

1.8 million per second @ 3 hours. fuck. too addictive. thanks a lot bud.

  On 6/20/2016 at 6:52 AM, sweepstakes said:

 

  On 6/18/2016 at 8:47 PM, usagi said:

I just spent 4 hours with this fucking thing. it's 5am now. I'm still going.

 

1 million cookies per second now.

1.8 million per second @ 3 hours. fuck. too addictive. thanks a lot bud.

 

5.12M/second

this game is like crack

One of my oldest and dearest friends has become a xenophobic Tory, I love her like a sister but her political viewpoints make me want to slap her.

  On 6/18/2016 at 8:47 PM, usagi said:

I just spent 4 hours with this fucking thing. it's 5am now. I'm still going.

 

1 million cookies per second now.

fuck you usagi. I can't stop.

1 billion cookies in 2 hours, 240k/sec right now

  On 6/20/2016 at 5:29 PM, caze said:

1 billion cookies in 2 hours, 240k/sec right now

pft, lightweight