What Justin Jackson thinks about capitalism
Canadian bootstrapper and writer on small software businesses. Co-founder of the podcast hosting company Transistor.fm and author of the book Marketing for Developers.
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1 dated position, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what Justin Jackson has said — not written or endorsed by them.
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Our readingScarcity and difficulty of production, not just usefulness, are what let a seller charge more.
Their wordsGenerally, the economy rewards difficulty and rarity. If something is hard to do or make, you get to charge more.
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