看見今天的事態發展,不禁令我想起一兩年前寫的文章….
早幾年,我已看到資本主義已開始步入盡頭。資本主義下的所謂自由經濟,造成「貧者愈貧,富者越富」的社會問題,當各個經濟板塊被資本家壟斷,底層通往上層的階梯斷裂,即意味著現行的資源分配機制需要調整,才能重回健康的循環。然而,這是一種既得利益者的取捨,對貪婪的資本家而言,這種取捨實在有如「切膚之痛」。
這種資源重新分配的機制最後往往要通過政府/政權去執行。然而,當一個充滿特色的社會主義政權用它的方式去管理一個實行自由經濟多年、極端資本主義特質入血的社會,使用極端性推倒重來的政策是預料之內。
其實每一種「制度」都有它的好處和壞處,「制度」決定了資源分配的方式,而資源分配講求平衡。任何一種「制度」實施得太久,制度下的既得利益者會慢慢將資源分配推向極端,繼而將「制度」迫向盡頭。這個時候,政府的角色是在「制度」運行的過程中盡量取得平衡,而非一刀切地執行另一種「制度」。
香港,在「無為」的政府下,「制度」很多年來都沒有平衡過,一直以來都是傾斜的,直到水一滴不剩的向下流乾才發現問題,今天才正視可能已經太遲。
《資本主義的盡頭》
//別以為樓市回調,受惠的一定是未買樓的小市民,這只是一廂情願的想法。短暫的樓價下跌,對大業主/有實力的投資者而言,只是純粹帳面上的損失,卻是他們增持有價值資產的入市良機;而小市民在失業率高企的陰霾下只會更沒條件、更不敢入市,甚至連部份有一兩層樓的中產、中小企老闆亦可能因為經濟壓力而被迫出售手中資產。
年輕時讀經濟,受張五常經濟理論影響,總是崇尚自由經濟,認為自由經濟下的價格機制(price mechanism)才是最有效率分配市場資源的遊戲規則,因為經濟理論告訴我只有「價高者得」的規則,才不會引致經濟浪費,即經濟學上所謂的「Deadweight loss」/ 「Economic inefficiency 」,資源才能最終分配到「最有價值」的人手上。
然而,經濟學中所謂最有「價值」的人只代表他是能出「最高價格」的人,並不代表他是「最有需要」的人。在完全自由市場主導的價格機制下,走到最後,所有資源最終都會落入最有錢的資本家手中。
一個發展中國家要發展,資本主義下的市場經濟絕對有效促進經濟增長,正如鄧小平所講「先讓一部份人富起來」。可是,當經濟發展到一定水平後,一個國家的長遠發展並不應該純粹追求經濟增長,而更應該投放更多資源於民生和教育。如果一個已發展國家的經濟增長,假設每年4%,當中的3.99%會落入資本家手,而大部份人只能去分那0.01%(正如倫敦、紐約、北上廣深以外城市的人均收入與一線城市之距離),這又有何意義?大部份人根本不能受惠國家經濟增長所帶來的好處,他們可能寧願拖慢經濟增長去換取更「平等」的資源分配。經濟以外,當權者/資本家為自身的利益著想,不應繼續極大化自己的利益,賺盡每一個銅板,置民生和社會問題之不理,因為當民粹主義抬頭,最後必然引致「物極必反」的結果,當社會「攬炒」發生,大家失去的將會更多。英國脫歐(Brexit)便是一實例。
如果我們能夠預視完全市場化的經濟模式走到最後的結果會是「所有資源都會落入最有錢的資本家手中」,那麼我們應該早就預視到貧富懸殊的嚴重及其所引起的社會問題,及早反思問題所在並改善,社會資源應該相對「平等」地重新分配,而不應只管「經濟效率」(Economic Efficiency)。
因此,我非常認同大發展商應更主動地捐出更多土地,用以興建更多公營房屋,以滿足市場需求。幫助別人,即是幫助自己。李嘉誠十億十億派的應急錢幫助中小企,從另一個角度,其實也就是幫助自己。試想一下,李嘉誠,香港就是「李家的城」,其集團系內業務遍及地產、零售、電訊、民生,總之香港人的衣食住行都關佢事。如果中小企、零售商倒閉潮發生,市民失業,消費能力大受影響,導致樓賣唔出,商場無人去,商鋪寫字樓無租收,無人去豐澤買電器,屈臣氏無生意,到頭來自己一樣會受到傷害。因此,先不論他本身對香港的感情,在商言商,香港鉅富要在香港「長治久安、千秋萬載」,求神拜佛都希望香港平平安安,香港死,佢重傷;反之,香港繁榮穩定,他比所有人都要賺得更多。因此,他比香港所有人更不想「攬炒」,更緊張香港的前途,這是再合理不過。區區數十億撐住香港,何足掛齒,另一方面,對他老人家來說,更贏得「發財立品」、拯救香港的名號,成功創造了「李嘉誠經濟圈」,反過來逆市下促進了市民於李嘉誠經濟圈消費,這算盤從商業角度都打得響。
當一個人發覺自己賺錢賺得越來越容易,越來越輕鬆之時,要思考一下究竟是誰造就自己的成功,而「他們」能夠生存嗎?如果「他們」是自己的成功因素,當「他們」都生存不了,自己安逸的日子還能長遠嗎?希望世界不會走進資本主義的盡頭。//
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資本主義的盡頭
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同時也有2部Youtube影片,追蹤數超過77的網紅Kimberliehhh,也在其Youtube影片中提到,The second part of my storytime video consisting of me answering some questions people asked me. Ieally hope that this can help people out since the ...
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inefficiency 在 Kimberliehhh Youtube 的最讚貼文
The second part of my storytime video consisting of me answering some questions people asked me.
Ieally hope that this can help people out since the cases are rising in Malaysia.
Also, just want to put it out there, that it was 100% my fault for even going out for such a big gathering in the first place, in no way, shape or form am I denying that what I did was wrong.
However, in my defence, I wasn't told about the number of people who were going to be present for if I had known I wouldn't have agreed to go, crowded places are really not my thing, be it pandemic or not.
I never criticised the frontline staff, don't take my words out of context before you finish the video. If anything, they are the ones working under such ridiculous conditions and deserve he utmost respect (and a better working environment)
The way I phrased/articulated my thoughts may have been too direct and blunt, maybe my humour is not everyone's cup of tea, but I have always been upfront and blunt about things, the way I speak is usually really straightforward and I oftentimes just speak my mind. Just like you are entitled to your opinions, so am I.
Again, I'm criticising the inefficiency of the system NOT the personnel, whilst trying to explain what happened in immaculate detail. I'm not mocking anyone, just voicing out my thoughts and feelings at the time. The front-liners were very professional, and were just trying to do their best job in a high-risk environment.
I don't believe I owe anyone an explanation at all but I'm typing this because I, from the bottom of my heart do not want any frontline worker to feel like what they have been doing throughout this pandemic was for nothing. I cannot possibly fathom what they have to go through every day and how tired they must be. You guys have been doing a wonderful job and we are very lucky to have you. Thank you so much for your time and effort.
I respect your viewpoint even though it is against mine. If you aren't open to constructive criticism, don't watch it.
Hopefully this helps clear out some of your doubts. Stay safe everyone! :)
IG: @Kimberliehhh

inefficiency 在 Kimberliehhh Youtube 的最佳解答
I received many questions regarding my positive test results when I posted on Instagram, so I made this video hoping that it will help people to understand the procedures better, and also share my thoughts.
Part 2 will be the Q&A session: https://youtu.be/SFOqC8MJiXU
Really hope that this can help people out since the cases are rising in Malaysia.
Also, just want to put it out there, that it was 100% my fault for even going out for such a big gathering in the first place, in no way, shape or form am I denying that what I did was wrong.
However, in my defence, I wasn't told about the number of people who were going to be present for if I had known I wouldn't have agreed to go, crowded places are really not my thing, be it pandemic or not.
I never criticised the frontline staff, don't take my words out of context before you finish the video. If anything, they are the ones working under such ridiculous conditions and deserve he utmost respect (and a better working environment)
The way I phrased/articulated my thoughts may have been too direct and blunt, maybe my humour is not everyone's cup of tea, but I have always been upfront and blunt about things, the way I speak is usually really straightforward and I oftentimes just speak my mind. Just like you are entitled to your opinions, so am I.
Again, I'm criticising the inefficiency of the system NOT the personnel, whilst trying to explain what happened in immaculate detail. I'm not mocking anyone, just voicing out my thoughts and feelings at the time. The front-liners were very professional, and were just trying to do their best job in a high-risk environment.
I don't believe I owe anyone an explanation at all but I'm typing this because I, from the bottom of my heart do not want any frontline worker to feel like what they have been doing throughout this pandemic was for nothing. I cannot possibly fathom what they have to go through every day and how tired they must be. You guys have been doing a wonderful job and we are very lucky to have you. Thank you so much for your time and effort.
If you aren't open to constructive criticism, don't watch it.
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