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Space Program Said to Have Consumer Benefits

Posted By Sheldon Richman

“From memory foam to freeze-dried food, the list of technologies and products that came directly out of our space exploits and found markets in the private sector is impressive.” (ChannelWeb ^[1], Thursday)

Bastiat’s lesson is still unlearned.

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“The Myth of Wartime Prosperity” ^[2] by Thomas E. Woods Jr.

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[1] ChannelWeb: http://www.crn.com/government/218600158;jsessionid=VIC524TU0IDL4QSNDLPCKHSCJUNN2JVN

[2] “The Myth of Wartime Prosperity”: http://www.thefreemanonline.org/featured/the-myth-of-wartime-prosperity/

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