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James Otteson — What Are The Seven Deadly Sins of Economics?

The Curious Task

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What Is a Zero Sum?

A zero sum exchange is one where after the exchange, there's no net increase in overall benefit. The vast majority of transactions that you actually have are positive and improve your life. Growing wealth doesn't necessarily mean that somebody else will be better off as a result; it just means both parties get more out of them.

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