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8. more precisely, they will raise prices enough to minimize the damage to net profit.

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #3)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 09:40 AM

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this means absorbing a (usually) small portion of the tax.

they have to find the new optimal point, increasing prices to the point where lower sales at the new price (higher for their customer, lower net for the business itself after tariffs) optimizes net profit.

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Just heard on Fox business 😂😂😂 [View all] Watchfoxheadexplodes Thursday OP

Lowering sales and net profit estimates, that is.... unblock Thursday #1

I actually forgot punchline Watchfoxheadexplodes Thursday #2

there is a small effect, in the sense that every business in the chain will absorb a portion of the cost, but the bulk unblock Thursday #7

I have this terrible feeling that this will force louis-t Thursday #12

That's the least of it. unblock Thursday #14

Raising prices so they lose no profit? Irish_Dem Thursday #3

THIS EXACTLY..... a kennedy Thursday #4

more precisely, they will raise prices enough to minimize the damage to net profit. unblock Thursday #8

In other words, they are looking for that sweet spot. Irish_Dem Thursday #9

yup. and that "sweet" spot usually involves taking only a small portion of the hit. unblock Thursday #10

Exactly. Spread the pain around. Putin is thrilled. Irish_Dem Thursday #11

Figuring out just how much of the tariffs they can pass on in price increases to American consumers before sop Thursday #5

They wouldn't want to yell, "Fire!" In a crowded theater. Omnipresent Thursday #6

I've got a better idea lanlady Thursday #13

Stock market on uptick Watchfoxheadexplodes Thursday #15

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