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> The hardware-is-sold-at-a-loss argument Kind of ironic how bad an argument that is when discussing anti-trust. It's a form of dumping to distort the market.
by duncanawoods 6y ago
> The hardware-is-sold-at-a-loss argument
Kind of ironic how bad an argument that is when discussing anti-trust. It's a form of dumping to distort the market. It prevents new competitors becoming viable purely by selling hardware.
- vonmoltke 6y agoIt's not a form of dumping, it's loss-leading. Loss-leading can be part of a dumping campaign, but is not necessary or sufficient for one.
- criddell 6y agoLoss leading itself is illegal in some EU countries and half of the US states. https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/us-submissions-oecd-and-other-international-competition-fora/2005--Belowcost.pdf https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/us-submi...