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See also: liquor licenses, various types of zoning permits, etc. In certain states and cities with especially draconian licensing systems and quotas, the after
by jonnathanson 14y ago
See also: liquor licenses, various types of zoning permits, etc.
In certain states and cities with especially draconian licensing systems and quotas, the aftermarkets for permits and licenses tend to get ridiculous. Not quite as ridiculous as taxi medallions, but pretty ridiculous nonetheless. (Liquor licenses in certain parts of California have broken the $200,000 mark at auction, for instance).
- jcampbell1 14y agoIn healthcare many states require "Certificates of Need", before building any healthcare facilities or even buying equipment. I think it is cost control by granting monopolies. If you eliminate competition, the providers will be able to operate more efficiently and lower costs... I kid you not, this is the explanation.