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		maxxxxx on Feb 15, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Visa, Mastercard mull increasing fees for processi... It reminds me a little of medical pricing. The real costs are hidden from the customer and things are intentionally convoluted. There are a lot of areas where we need more transparency.

ArtDev on Feb 15, 2019 [–]

When costs and prices are hidden, competition cannot happen and the market stops working.

maxxxxx on Feb 15, 2019 | [–]

Businesses don't want working markets once their position has been established.

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