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That is actually the perfect analogy. It is exactly like rent vs buy housing discourse, in that many people harbor irrational preferences for buying even when r

That is actually the perfect analogy. It is exactly like rent vs buy housing discourse, in that many people harbor irrational preferences for buying even when renting is demonstrably cheaper.

nologic01 3y ago
the buying vs renting calculus depends on the respective prices and rates. now think what happens if the entire rentable stock of housing was owned by three companies.
- goodpoint 3y ago
  What is truly irrational is believing that renting computers is cheaper.
  - jeffbee 3y ago
    Three is an adequate number of players to ensure you get the best price. If any of these guys could lower prices, they would.