
Food Deserts
99% Invisible
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The Evolution of Grocery Antitrust Laws
This chapter explores the historical significance of the Robinson-Patman Act and its role in supporting independent grocers against large chain retailers. It also examines the shift in antitrust sentiment led by Robert Bork in the 1970s, which advocated for a more laissez-faire approach to competition in the grocery industry.
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