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Fettered capitalism seems to just be whoever is closest to government getting special protection from competitors offering better prices and services. In this c
by missedthecue 5y ago
Fettered capitalism seems to just be whoever is closest to government getting special protection from competitors offering better prices and services. In this case, French book stores.
Unless you own a French book store, the fettering of capitalism is making you poorer.
- kwertyoowiyop 5y agoYes, it can certainly be done well or poorly. A “well” example: banning tobacco sales to kids. A “poorly” example (IMO): requiring licenses for beauticians. The French bookstore case can certainly be argued logically on both sides. Is our society best served (in every sense of the word) by a monoculture of highly efficient megacorps, or an array of smaller businesses?