Jerry Brito

This is an aside titled 'Amazon Ordered to End Free Delivery on Books in France' dated 12/13/07

France’s high court ruled today that Amazon must stop offering free delivery of books. “Retail prices, particularly of books, are tightly regulated in France.” Not charging for delivery meant that Amazon was offering a discount above the allowed 5 percent. If you’re unclear how this is terrible for consumers and an insane public policy, you can read about price controls here.

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