FBI Raids and Rental Price Fixing

This chapter delves into the recent FBI raid on Cortland Management, focusing on allegations of algorithmic price fixing that has led to significant increases in rental prices across the nation. It highlights the historical context of antitrust investigations, addressing how current corporate practices have distorted market economics, resulting in a growing affordability crisis. The discussion also emphasizes the disconnect between corporate profits and consumer affordability, as well as the implications for inflation and consumer spending.