On Death

Our whole outlook towards death changes when we start viewing it as something desirable.  I think we all agree that death is desirable, but somehow, there is little acceptance of it. Or else why should euthanasia pose such a big moral dilemma. There is a general acceptance towards abortion in certain situations but euthanasia is considered a crime – I find this ironical. 

Given the advances in medical sciences, it is quite possible that human longevity will increase manifolds. I wonder what would be the societal attitude towards death then. There is evidence to suggest that death for many people is an excellent experience despite the outward appearance of misery. Possibly, there will then develop a market for services that make death a pleasurable experience. I can imagine advertisements that allure people with the notion of death instead of sex. And I can imagine a Freud like psychologist who will interpret human attitude towards death.

Macro economics textbooks in India

Wonder why macroeconomics textbooks do not include the effect of leakages in government transfers, leakages in government revenues, and the overall black economy as such on national income, inflation, employment and interest rates. Has there been sound research in these areas and have these variables been explicitly modeled?