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Productivity is a narrow metric for the success of society. Without these kinds of regulatory non-productive industries you would likely have fewer and worse social services, such as roads and the police. You would also be exposed to more risks in your daily life, such as pollutants and poisons. In the long term, these industries can allow for safer and more efficient societies.


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