Alternatively, we could lower our productivity to reflect the income. I'm a true capitalist and will evaluate the use of my resources based on my personal profit. There's literally no incentive for me to work harder or more efficiently if there's no payoff.
> no incentive for me to work harder or more efficiently if there's no payoff
Yes? You should be noting if more work or productivity isn't compensated (at your firm or elsewhere). That isn't lowering productivity, it's allocating your time and energy efficiently.
