> Even worse, there is zero reason why these companies should exist except for "collusion as a service". That doesn't make a lot of sense. Take a market where

> Even worse, there is zero reason why these companies should exist except for "collusion as a service". That doesn't make a lot of sense. Take a market where there is 100% price transparency - cars, electronics - are a couple examples. As a manufacturer I can easily find out exactly what my competitors are charging and change my price at will. Is that collusion? The market is dependent on transparent pricing.