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Comment by NewJazz

5 hours ago

Why wouldn't the government have incentive to intervene to end a market inefficiency like the one you described?

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stale2002  4 hours ago

Because the goal of government policy is to help consumers, thats why.

  • NewJazz  3 hours ago

    No, it is to help all citizens. Even those who are not a party to a particular market.

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