Price Gouging Debate
Comments debate whether sharp price increases during shortages, disasters, or high demand constitute immoral or illegal price gouging, contrasting it with market-driven pricing and discussing the impacts of anti-gouging laws.
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Why isn't stuff like this covered by price gouging laws?
Price gougers aren't trying to reduce misery; they increase it.
what price gouging are we talking about?
Just say the price went up due to unexpectedly high demand. It's hardly "gouging" you if the only way people can keep it in stock is to raise the price.
It's not inflation, it's price gouging.
Seems like a variation of the price gouging people have been inflamed about recently.
Source? Besides price gouging is fine and shouldnt be illegal.
TIL price gouging of medical supplies during pandemics is a good feature of markets..
Both are examples of price gouging... ?
Or price gouging by pharmacies that still have inventory?