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Eggs would, presumably, get 5x expensive because the cost to produce the eggs cost has gone up 5x. However, it obviously has not if there are record-setting pro
by clint 4y ago
Eggs would, presumably, get 5x expensive because the cost to produce the eggs cost has gone up 5x. However, it obviously has not if there are record-setting profits.
More than likely the cost to produce an egg has only gone up 1.4x and the greedy corporations have raised prices 5x and stoked a media narrative that costs have increased 5x.
- HDThoreaun 4y agoNo, they presumably got 5x more expensive because half the flock died. If taiwan was invaded and TSMC's factories destroyed chip prices would skyrocket too, not because Intel and Samsung's costs have increased, but because there are more people competing for their limited supply of fabs. The alternative is everyone who used to use TSMC chips being shit out of luck and having to close up shop until new fabs can open.
- mrtranscendence 4y agoIf fab supplies are limited, some people will be SOL anyway even if prices rise. It's not like higher prices are magical and mean that everyone who needs something will get it. It's just that those who do buy at inflated prices will get reamed.
- HDThoreaun 4y ago> It's not like higher prices are magical and mean that everyone who needs something will get it. That's exactly what it means... If you create a product that adds enough value that people still want it with the high prices you'll be able to afford space at the remaining fabs. Low value add products will stop being produced until supply catches up. Yes, the TSMC customers will displace some of Intels/Samsungs, but the most important products will continue to be made.