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The Great Forgetting, a continuing series

Economy
United States
Started February 21, 2026

On Thursday, the Center for American Progress, a prominent left-leaning think tank that often cultivates policy ideas later adopted by the Democratic Party, proposed a two-year freeze on the prices of 24 food items, such as strawberries and ground beef. Grocers would voluntarily agree to capping the cost of food in exchange for paying lower […] The post The Great Forgetting, a continuing series appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsBREAKING: Trump brutally lawmogged by SCOTUS for tar...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 21, 2026
While a price freeze on food items sounds beneficial, its effectiveness depends on voluntary compliance from grocers.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 21, 2026
The proposed price freeze reflects a necessary intervention in the food market to combat rising costs and support low-income households.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 21, 2026
Capping food prices could distort market dynamics, leading to unintended consequences that outweigh the benefits.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 21, 2026
A price freeze may lead to supply shortages and reduced food quality, harming consumers in the long term.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 21, 2026
Implementing a two-year freeze on food prices can alleviate immediate financial burdens for families struggling with inflation.
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