I want your idea

[tschock]

I thought one of the forum rules is that politics are not to be discussed. Some of the suggestions surely hit the borderline of this rule, if not crossing over it. Just saying...

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by tschock

I thought one of the forum rules is that politics are not to be discussed. Some of the suggestions surely hit the borderline of this rule, if not crossing over it. Just saying...

I don't see it Some posters have phrased their topics for dissertation in a way that you know how they lean, but it's nothing that hasn't been discussed freely here many times before. Anything can be political if that's how we want to read it.
Here's mine:

[batsballsbases]

The role of the U.S Government that passes legislation (just to keep government workers working) that kills small business before they ever get started. Well you asked for a subject!

[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by batsballsbases

The role of the U.S Government that passes legislation (just to keep government workers working) that kills small business before they ever get started. Well you asked for a subject!

Well said

[Eric72]

You may also want to consider the paradox of value (diamond-water paradox) posited by Adam Smith, and drawing a parallel to baseball cards therein, as one small segment.

Much like diamonds, baseball cards are not even remotely as useful as water. However, again much like diamonds, a single baseball card can command a price that exceeds thousands of gallons of water.

Solely within the framework of the American economy, I believe that the concept of diminishing marginal utility can be applied to water...and, within the hobby, collectors tend to chase cardboard "gems" with the same mindset that others may consider when purchasing jewelry.

Just a thought...hope it helps.

Best Regards,

Eric

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by Eric72

You may also want to consider the paradox of value (diamond-water paradox) posited by Adam Smith, and drawing a parallel to baseball cards therein, as one small segment.

Much like diamonds, baseball cards are not even remotely as useful as water. However, again much like diamonds, a single baseball card can command a price that exceeds thousands of gallons of water.

Solely within the framework of the American economy, I believe that the concept of diminishing marginal utility can be applied to water...and, within the hobby, collectors tend to chase cardboard "gems" with the same mindset that others may consider when purchasing jewelry.

Just a thought...hope it helps.

Best Regards,

Eric

Eric,
Thats Deep!

[Eric72]

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[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by EvilKing00

Well said

Thanks Steve I tried!

[tschock]

Originally Posted by Paul S

I don't see it Some posters have phrased their topics for dissertation in a way that you know how they lean, but it's nothing that hasn't been discussed freely here many times before. Anything can be political if that's how we want to read it.
Here's mine:

Sorry for trying to keep the gist of the OP question's on topic. (partly, but not totally, tongue-in-cheek)

To the OP's request - "I would love to find a problem related to this hobby or baseball."

I would offer that some of the responses, which specifically ignore this request, were made with the simple intent of espousing a politically view. Otherwise, what was the purpose of posting. (questioning the purpose of posting could be said for THIS post as well as MANY posts I've read). Similarly as well, what would the intent of the OP poster's original request be if NOT related to the hobby?

I could be wrong, but it passes the smell test (for me, anyway). And I will attempt to make this the last post on this sub-subject with my intent being not to engage in a political discussion.