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Grocery prices, credit card debt, and your 401K (Two Indicators)

Planet Money

CHAPTER

The Legacy of Grocery Antitrust Laws and Their Current Implications

This chapter examines the historical landscape of grocery retail in the U.S., comparing the influential A&P with Walmart's current market dominance. It highlights the Robinson-Patman Act's intent to curb price discrimination while discussing its loopholes and the National Grocers Association's efforts to support independent grocers.

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