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Nuclear energy is categorically uneconomical. Fossil fuel oligarchy and establishment support it because it is uneconomical and a complete non threat to energy oligarchy. It's military use justifies the fraud and bribery of pretending it is economical.
It's not economical, but profitable.
The revenue goes to the companies while the cost is paid for by the tax payers.
Being able to create various radioisotopes also has medical applications. Enough to justify at least 1 or 2 plants.