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Old 10-08-2009, 06:13 PM   #34
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Yes, but a global market means a global price - at least for an electronic product. International companies adjust their prices for physical goods according to the ability of the target market to pay. Overseas customers are somewhat restricted from buying by shipping costs, import duties etc etc. So the market largely works. Not the same thing for digital product though. It may not be such an issue in considering the supply of washing machines or VCRs but do we really want to restrict the 3rd world's access to books by setting the price at the cost of a week's wages?

I can't believe I'm almost argueing IN FAVOUR of geographic restrictions??????? Someone help me out here!!
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