Even worse, the researchers found that such fatalism spilled over into a generalized failure to take preventative measures to control other health problems, particularly heart disease.
Should we insist on knowing generalized facts but not, for example, skills for working with other people, or values such as a commitment to other people's rights?
On the other hand, inflation that is very low could indicate a coming bout of deflation, where a generalized dropped in wages and asset prices create a vicious cycle that can destroy an economy.