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bonsai_spoolyesterday at 2:14 PM1 replyview on HN

> More unnecessary meddling

This is a funny take, because we ostensibly assume 'perfect information' when we extol the virtues of capitalism. It would appear the government is supporting capitalism with this particular initiative...


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jpfromlondonyesterday at 3:48 PM

We don't assume perfect information, or rather - it exists already in an unsanctioned form for those that seek it (usually those to whom price is sensitive).

Until this we assume marginality holds true and price dispersion has a benefit in society that we unwittingly enable.