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Bastiat’s telephone?

Economy
United States
Started June 22, 2026

Oakland has seen a 37% decrease in car break-ins over the last year. What’s good news for car owners is less so for repair shops that specialize in window and windshield replacements. Multiple businesses have reported a sharp decline in their income as a result. Here is the article, via Air Genius Gary Leff. The post Bastiat’s telephone? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsIn reply to skeptic. Rent-seeking, transfer payments, . by Anti-GnosticIn reply to EBUG. I might suggest makin...

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Bastiat’s telephone?

Marginal Revolution (United States) | Jun 21, 2026

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 22, 2026
While fewer car break-ins are good for owners, we must consider the broader economic impact on businesses dependent on repairs.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 22, 2026
The decline in car break-ins may indicate effective policing, but it also raises questions about the sustainability of local repair economies.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 22, 2026
The decrease in car break-ins benefits the community by enhancing public safety and reducing costs for car owners.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 22, 2026
Repair shops suffering from decreased income highlight the unintended consequences of crime reduction policies on local businesses.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 22, 2026
Car owners should celebrate reduced break-ins, even if it comes at the expense of repair shops; safety should be the priority.
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