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The “Marvel” of Prices on Display in New York City’s Streets
The “Marvel” of Prices on Display in New York City’s Streets
New York City’s experience with congestion pricing, even if imperfectly structured, is a testament to spontaneous order—a real-world experiment showing the “marvel” of prices, as F. A. Hayek described it.
·cato.org·
The “Marvel” of Prices on Display in New York City’s Streets
US sues Pepsi over exclusive discounts to Walmart
US sues Pepsi over exclusive discounts to Walmart
(Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued PepsiCo on Friday for offering preferential pricing to a large retailer, whom a source familiar with the matter confirmed was Walmart. The practices fed high consumer prices by placing at a disadvantage other retailers, from large grocery chains to independent convenience stores, the FTC said. "PepsiCo strongly disputes the FTC's allegations, and the partisan manner in which the suit was filed," the company said in a statement.
·finance.yahoo.com·
US sues Pepsi over exclusive discounts to Walmart
Disney prices just went up again. Here’s how to get a discount | CNN
Disney prices just went up again. Here’s how to get a discount | CNN
Disneyland fans woke up Wednesday morning to find about a 6% price increase on most park tickets and a price increase between 6% to 20% on annual passes, known as Magic Keys, for Disney’s original resort in California.
·cnn.com·
Disney prices just went up again. Here’s how to get a discount | CNN
How economical is your local Taco Bell?
How economical is your local Taco Bell?
This site shows the price of a taco at every Taco Bell in the US. Updated a few hours ago.
·taconomical.com·
How economical is your local Taco Bell?
We Asked: “How Do You Price Your Wine List?”
We Asked: “How Do You Price Your Wine List?”
Sommeliers and wine professionals at top New York City restaurants like The Four Horsemen and Claud share how they price their wine lists.
·punchdrink.com·
We Asked: “How Do You Price Your Wine List?”
US FTC looking into targeted pricing based on personal data
US FTC looking into targeted pricing based on personal data
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has launched a study of products that could allow companies to set different prices for consumers based on their locations, past purchases, and other personal data.
·reuters.com·
US FTC looking into targeted pricing based on personal data
Your data may be driving the prices you pay
Your data may be driving the prices you pay
Federal regulators are conducting a fact-finding mission to determine how companies use technology to target individual consumers with higher prices.
·morningbrew.com·
Your data may be driving the prices you pay
The Economics of a Martini at 5 Top Bars, Visualized
The Economics of a Martini at 5 Top Bars, Visualized
There are several elements that determine the price of a Martini. Check out our cost breakdown on Martinis from five major U.S. cities here.
·vinepair.com·
The Economics of a Martini at 5 Top Bars, Visualized
How the $17 Desk Salad Won
How the $17 Desk Salad Won
As food prices surge, fast casual has somehow landed in the sweet spot between expensive fast food and bloated restaurants.
·bloomberg.com·
How the $17 Desk Salad Won
Why Are Fast Food Prices So High? - FEE
Why Are Fast Food Prices So High? - FEE
Fast food prices are high because demand for fast food remains really high, despite those higher prices.
·fee.org·
Why Are Fast Food Prices So High? - FEE