Car dealerships are resisting the transition to electric vehicles.
  • Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social
    12·
    1 year ago

    Economists call this “rent-seeking.” They add no value and take a cut.

    And the reason they’re so powerful, at least in some states, is that they’re a major source of sales tax.

    • gramie@lemmy.caEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      And who are (by far) the largest advertisers in the print media? Car dealers and real estate agents. Is it any surprise that you don’t find any articles about these parasites?

      • Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social
        3·
        1 year ago

        Real estate agent is an amazing scam. They make you think they’re necessary, and then add 3% each to the price of the house.

        Fucking legends