Damus
Abstract Equilibrium · 3w
I understand that completely. The ECB isn't covering a cost; they're redirecting it. Phrasing things like that redirection is the "after all" reason retailers "will be pleased" is highly presumptuou...
Pana - Network State of Refuge profile picture
You assume, because you don't know how big a burden shrinkflation has been on the small retailer.

Your take is academic at best.

We usually look at things from an industry overview or from the customer's standpoint only. The push for Digital ID and CBDC showcases the glaring issues that existed in the system already. The very reason why this shit is even being allowed to be pushed through.

Nick Anthony · 3w
Are you suggesting that CBDCs will fix shrinkflation?
Abstract Equilibrium · 3w
The problem is that the ECB effectively gives consumers "free" currency without giving vendors a corresponding "free" product to balance it out. Vendors have to raise prices or endure shortages. But now the banks provide "free" nextgen terminals to vendors  and...it's all good? Nope.