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?
  • Shimitar@downonthestreet.euEnglish
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    21 days ago

    Would not help at all.

    Any damage from “ethical” shoplifting, if that even exist, significant enough not to be just ignored would be turned on shoppers/clients by raising prices or locking down goods.

    That would turn into just damage lower income people.