Price Gouging During a Disaster - Actually...makes sense

via www.forbes.com 6 months ago

Economics 101 - When demand exceeds supply, you get a shortage. Bans on price gouging actually guarantees shortages during a disaster.

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skilletboy 6 months ago

Only a soulless attorney would make this argument.

alex.kenemer 6 months ago

It feels dirty for sure, but I liked the point that raised prices entices surrounding areas to flood the market with supplies needed most. Meaning the needed supplies get there, then natural competition lowers the gouged prices back down.

Cody 6 months ago

Call me heartless, but I was totally thinking this during the Sandy mess. Anti-price gouging laws impede the free market system, and economic freedom is best for all over all.

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