Price Gouging and Market Dynamics

This chapter explores the intricacies of price gouging laws and their effectiveness in protecting consumers amid economic pressures like the pandemic. It critiques the belief that price gouging is the primary issue for the middle class, instead arguing that corporate behaviors and market concentration significantly undermine fair pricing. The discussion emphasizes the role of regulatory bodies and the necessity of antitrust laws in combating exploitative corporate pricing practices.

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