Car dealerships are resisting the transition to electric vehicles.
  • Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social
    14·
    2 years 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
      4·
      2 years 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·
        2 years 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