“The current issue of The Freeman includes John Semmens’ “Wal-Mart is Good for the Economy”. It seems that many people need reminding of the simple fact that, absent force, fraud or significant external costs, profitable enterprises are that way for good reasons — they serve people best….Along these lines is the accusation that Wal-Mart’s compensation packages push many employees to rely on public health programs. All things considered, employees and employers find each other and agree to terms in light of all of their available options. Those who fret most about all of this are often the same people who routinely condemn the poorest to go to the worst (government) schools — and thereby must bear much of the blame when poor people have few good options”. –Peter Gordon, Professor in the University of Southern California’s School of Policy, Planning and Development and in its Department of Economics