Price Gouging
Price gouging in the wake of Hurricane Sandy
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"The common response to raising prices in a disaster scenario is one of disgust, that shopkeepers are greedy, out for themselves, and taking advantage of the situation in order to line their own pockets. But increased prices in such situations are actually a good thing," writes Nick Coons. www.libertariansolution.com -
Crucify them for price gouging! Jersey consumer affairs has over 500 complaints ns2.newjerseynewsroom.com
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New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Monday launched an investigation into post-Sandy price gouging after receiving hundreds of complaints from consumers across the state. www.reuters.com
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Want to End Sandy Shortages? Let Gougers Gouge! www.forbes.com
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"Reports are being investigated in New York City, the Hudson Valley and on Long Island by state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. More than 300 reports were made over the weekend and Monday, and the total is rising." www.usatoday.com
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