Complicated Contracts
Jules raises a thought-provoking question about the increasing length of mortgage contracts over the decades, suggesting that as we strive for completeness, we only add more complexity. Jonathan adds to this by discussing how government road repairs often prioritize simultaneous work on multiple roads, ignoring the inconvenience caused by closed roads, which highlights the overlooked costs of decision-making in public projects. Together, they illustrate the broader implications of how we approach contracts and resource allocation.In this clip
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