The False Attack on Price Gouging Is the Quickest Way to a Socialist Venezuela-Style Economy

The False Attack on Price Gouging Is the Quickest Way to a Socialist Venezuela-Style Economy

Economist Friedrich von Hayek once pointed out that pricing’s charm stems from its unplanned emergence without deliberate human creation. Prices make complex processes easier by offering a standard unit of exchange. They smooth out interactions in the face of hurdles like rising transportation costs, material shortages and consumer preferences. However, this delicate price mechanism can … Read more