• InputZero@lemmy.world
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      5 hours ago

      In long term they do have to bring some profit, otherwise they’re net negative to society.

      You did, pretty succinctly. Profit is financial profit, that’s it’s definition. I think you mean a benefit which may or may not be profitable. Social services are beneficial to society, not always profitable.