Last week New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talked up the beauty of free markets at the conservatives annual political jamboree (CPAC).
It turns out that Gov. Chris Christie isn't really a big proponent of free markets. Specifically, he's opposed to direct sales in the auto industry because it cuts out the middle-man (retailers), who also happen to provide a good deal of money to people like Chris Christie. As a result Tesla Motors can't sell in the state of New Jersey until they create some retail outlets (or work out some other accommodation with the state).
So much for the magic of the market.
- Mark
It turns out that Gov. Chris Christie isn't really a big proponent of free markets. Specifically, he's opposed to direct sales in the auto industry because it cuts out the middle-man (retailers), who also happen to provide a good deal of money to people like Chris Christie. As a result Tesla Motors can't sell in the state of New Jersey until they create some retail outlets (or work out some other accommodation with the state).
So much for the magic of the market.
- Mark
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