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Why are industries dominated by large unprofitable companies? I was told the way to succeed was to offer goods and services that people want, make a profit and grow the company; this was a key benefit of the free market and ensured consumers had access to many good choices and it was all stable and sustainable. Instead unprofitable companies dominate, not because they succeeded in the market, but because they received favor from the wealthy.

I'd like an economic system where the companies that offer the best goods and service at the right price grow and succeed. I've heard this is how capitalism is supposed to work, but more and more it seems the key to success is currying favor with the wealthy and capturing a market through external means.

parent Buttons840 3 years ago

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