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Not GP, but some critics say that it's unclear if Amazon makes money on free shipping or if it's a loss-leader that Amazon can afford due to its valuation. For
by patd 8y ago
Not GP, but some critics say that it's unclear if Amazon makes money on free shipping or if it's a loss-leader that Amazon can afford due to its valuation.
For the government, some are saying that the USPS isn't charging enough. And the USPS makes a loss. But other say otherwise : https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/04/technology/amazon-postal-service-trump.html https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/04/technology/amazon-postal-...
- spyckie2 8y agoThis mostly. Shipping also uses a public good (roads) which you can claim that companies using these public goods are not paying their fair share for them.