I don't see a lot of evidence to support the thesis.
"When a dollar store opened up in Haven, Kansas—subsidized through tax breaks by the local government—sales at the the nearby Foodliner grocery store dropped by 30 percent, "
This seems to be a case of a specific kind of competition, and the Dollar Store is good at that.
The corporation is 'extra evil' for selling stuff cheaper than the 'normally evil corporation' down the street? These arguments are really hard.
As long as produce is available - and by all reasoning it is ... then remaining conclusions are a stretch.
Cheaper prices are generally good for consumers, especially the most vulnerable.
Also should note that it is 'fresh produce' that tends to be the cheapest food. 'Processing' is where the cost is, ergo, and maybe thankfully, processed foods will be more expensive.
"When a dollar store opened up in Haven, Kansas—subsidized through tax breaks by the local government—sales at the the nearby Foodliner grocery store dropped by 30 percent, "
This seems to be a case of a specific kind of competition, and the Dollar Store is good at that.
The corporation is 'extra evil' for selling stuff cheaper than the 'normally evil corporation' down the street? These arguments are really hard.
As long as produce is available - and by all reasoning it is ... then remaining conclusions are a stretch.
Cheaper prices are generally good for consumers, especially the most vulnerable.
Also should note that it is 'fresh produce' that tends to be the cheapest food. 'Processing' is where the cost is, ergo, and maybe thankfully, processed foods will be more expensive.