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Since the moment humans traded commercially, getting the highest price for anything has been the norm. So I wouldn't call it an American thing and also not a ne
by fleddr 5y ago
Since the moment humans traded commercially, getting the highest price for anything has been the norm. So I wouldn't call it an American thing and also not a neoliberal thing. It's basic commerce.
- PaulDavisThe1st 5y ago> getting the highest price for anything has been the norm This is not true. For example, the Romans used to use a cost-plus pricing scheme, and were apparently alarmed/surprised by the negotiations that they saw in Arab markets.
- fleddr 5y agoThat I did not know. I don't think it entirely overrules my point, but it's a good counter nevertheless.