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minus-squareAlexstarfire@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up3·1 year agoIn what way is it a natural monopoly?
minus-squarePipoca@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·1 year agoEconomies of agglomeration, similar to Amazon. Having one app to order everything from is very convenient and the average person prefers that.
minus-squareAlexstarfire@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·1 year agoThat doesn’t make something a natural monopoly. Nor does “I’m lazy.” And I say this as person who is VERY lazy about a lot of things. I don’t doubt it’s convenient but that’s what you’re paying for. Anyone complaining about the prices at convenience stores?
In what way is it a natural monopoly?
Economies of agglomeration, similar to Amazon. Having one app to order everything from is very convenient and the average person prefers that.
That doesn’t make something a natural monopoly. Nor does “I’m lazy.” And I say this as person who is VERY lazy about a lot of things.
I don’t doubt it’s convenient but that’s what you’re paying for. Anyone complaining about the prices at convenience stores?