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		RataNova 5 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The game theory of how algorithms can drive up pri... Yeah, dynamic pricing isn't just for airlines anymore, it's quietly baked into everyday retail, and most don't even notice

doctorpangloss 5 days ago [–]

I don't know. Surely the biggest impact on Amazon's prices, for example, is that it is disguising a $7 shipping cost inside the $0.10 items that are priced for $8? Or disguising $100 of prepaid shipping as a "Prime" membership?

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