Of course not. The company uses the substandard paint to ensure that there's a future need thus future income. The fac t that the shorter lasting paint is chea

Of course not. The company uses the substandard paint to ensure that there's a future need thus future income. The fac t that the shorter lasting paint is cheaper just gives the company a leverage point in the bidding. Google 'mafia', 'phoebus cartel', and many other examples of skimming, profiteering, and collusion to fix prices.