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When fixing things, I often find myself thinking about economics. All work involves economic considerations, but there are unique aspects of repairing machines that deeply touch the core principles of economics which are inescapable for the troubleshooter. We employ machines to fulfill our worldly wants, which are without end. Satisfying our

As Ludwig von Mises said , human action is “purposeful behavior.” Machines amplify our actions and are employed purposefully, to satisfy a want. When a machine breaks down, the need it was fulfilling persists. This is the driving force behind every repair. Therefore, every troubleshooting project has the following elements: a need, a broken