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It is absolutely fine to let Amazon come in Paris, I would strongly be against a ban. The issue is their economic power might erase a bit of the charm of Paris
by pauletienney 10y ago
It is absolutely fine to let Amazon come in Paris, I would strongly be against a ban.
The issue is their economic power might erase a bit of the charm of Paris and lower my quality of life.
That's why the political power counterbalances this.
- insertnickname 10y agoIf enough Parisians prefer to buy from local shops rather than Amazon, the local shops will stay. Amazon can only outcompete local shops if Parisians prefer Amazon's offering.
- pauletienney 10y agoI guess it is not that simple. The immediate price signal is a stronger incentive than the longterm diversity of the neighborhood. Humans are not very good for long term thinking. Often, people needs immediate consequences of their action to judge them.