Zero-Sum Game Debate

Comments debate whether the economy, capitalism, or specific situations like immigration and resource allocation are zero-sum games or positive-sum systems that create value.

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incanus77 Jun 6, 2022 View on HN

That assumes a zero-sum game in all cases. It is not.

drx Jun 29, 2012 View on HN

It's not as zero-sum as you seem to imply.

zardo Oct 28, 2021 View on HN

> It's not a zero-sum gameYes it is.

drexlspivey Feb 16, 2024 View on HN

It's definately not a zero-sum system

Denzel Aug 24, 2018 View on HN

Please explain to me how anything you said leads to the conclusion "it's a zero sum game". Literally, nothing of what you said even supports that conclusion. I fear you don't understand what zero sum means or rather you don't understand why it wouldn't apply in this case.

lallysingh Jun 16, 2020 View on HN

Because it's definitely a zero-sum game.

mattmaroon Dec 25, 2023 View on HN

That’s a zero-sum way of looking at a non-zero-sum situation.

globular-toast May 8, 2024 View on HN

You're assuming it's a zero sum game?

davidw Jul 22, 2025 View on HN

Yeah, exactly, it's not a zero sum game.

davidw Mar 28, 2016 View on HN

"The economy is not a zero-sum game" is something a lot of people don't seem to get.