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Robinson-Patman Act
Coverage of Robinson-Patman Act in the Nexus archive.
- STEVE FORBES: The left’s latest bad idea would punish bargain hunters
The far-left is trying to revive the 1930s-era Robinson-Patman Act, which restricts wholesalers from charging lower prices for large-volume retailers. This would punish bargain hunters and lead to higher prices. The law was previously enacted during the Great Depression and had negative consequences.
- This bill would exacerbate the affordability crisis
The Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act, an expansion of the Robinson-Patman Act proposed by Washington Democrats, aims to increase prices for consumers while favoring plaintiffs' lawyers and less-efficient businesses. The bill is criticized for worsening the affordability crisis.