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Re:Why I think Tesla is building throwaway cars by HappyTypist on Sunday March 06, 2016 @05:33PM (#11235902)
Makes sense. I see it more as lock in.
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Re:Why I think Tesla is building throwaway cars by marssaxman on Sunday March 06, 2016 @06:30PM (#11236137)
Sure, but lock-in is a means of reducing market competition and thereby enabling rent extraction. Lock-in practices are an example of rent-seeking behavior.
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