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> If you give SNAP beneficiaries a discount that isn't gov subsidised, all things same everyone not in SNAP might theoretically pay more. SNAP increases demand
by pseudalopex 1y ago
> If you give SNAP beneficiaries a discount that isn't gov subsidised, all things same everyone not in SNAP might theoretically pay more.
SNAP increases demand for eligible goods. Increased demand increases prices.
People pay taxes to fund SNAP. Private discounts for SNAP recipients could reduce SNAP expenses theoretically.
- datavirtue 1y agoYep, soft drink companies and processed food merchants laugh all the way to the bank.