how much could minor shoplifting add to the economy? (lemmy.world)

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how much could minor shoplifting add to the economy if:

it was only targeting businesses that ship their profits offshore and/or avoid paying local taxes;
the shoplifted items were items that were going to be purchased; and
monetary savings redistributed to local businesses?

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[-] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 days ago

Noticed as much with some alcohol.
Same chain grocery shop.
The one a bit outside just had a brand of alcohol outside free to place into your basket while the other (near a rehabilitation center for substance abuse) locked up the same brand.

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