The Assistant Economy: A Vision of Ubiquitous Support

The provided text, "The Assistant Economy," advocates for the widespread implementation of assistants across various professions. The author proposes that expanding the use of Physician Assistants, Judges' Assistants, Lawyers' Assistants, and Lawmakers' Assistants could lead to significant improvements in efficiency and cost savings. The text further suggests that Drug Assistants could reduce prescription costs and Professors' Assistants might lower college tuition. The author humorously challenges the traditional roles of pharmacists and nurses, implying their assistants are a more cost-effective alternative, and even envisions Police Assistants eliminating crime. Ultimately, the piece champions a future where "the more the Assistants, the merrier," even going so far as to suggest lawmakers should be cared for by Physician Assistants to reduce the federal deficit.