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Toilet paper shortages this year occurred in capitalist economies.


Only because retailers were not allowed to raise prices to meet demand.


Where did this happen?


All over the place. Many states have "anti-gouging" laws.

https://www.fmi.org/docs/default-source/gr-state/price-gougi...


$1M for one single ply roll is no different than a empty shelf


But it brings out a lot of inventory...




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