On Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:49:09 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 8/16/2017 9:02 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:34:43 -0400, Keyser Soze
wrote:

What part is wrong? BTW that is not a libertarian issue at all but I
know it is your go to brain fart


Your belief that advertising does not lower prices for products and
services.

How does that work?
I add a large line to my expense column and somehow I can lower prices
and still make a profit.
It is clear you never actually looked at a P&L statement or owned a
business. Ads may generate more business but it is still a cost of
doing business that gets passed on to the customer.


That's not always the case Greg. Advertising can simply be to increase
market share ... or simply compete for business in the first place.

The idea that all business costs are "passed on" to the customer is
simply not true.


Who pays them? If you are not covering your expenses with your revenue
you are on the fast track to bankruptcy court. (or you are the
government)