Some people are being given thousands of dollars with no strings attached in universal basic income trials. They mostly spend the cash wisely. - eviltoast
  • Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee
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    7 months ago

    That is not how a competitive market works, at all. If there is enough competition, someone will always undercut the scalpers.

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      7 months ago

      You’re right, it’s not… Too bad most places have realized they can just raise prices together and share in the extra profits, rather than compete with one another. There’s a reason why price fixing is illegal, and there’s a reason why the government rarely enforces it.