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The Rise Of Middleman Economy Comes At A Price

Kathryn Judge, Author, Direct: The Rise of the Middleman Economy and the Power of Going to the Source

24-Feb-23 08:00

The Rise Of Middleman Economy Comes At A Price

For past few decades, we have been seeing the rise of the role of middlemen and as they hold tremendously strong market power, economists have attributed the rising cost of living to their platform. Kathryn Judge, Author of Direct: The Rise of the Middleman Economy and the Power of Going to the Source shares with us how the middleman economy impact the way we buy and sell and how we can fight back.

Produced by: Moh Heng Ying

Presented by: Philip See


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Categories:  economy,  alternatives,  personal development,  financial wellness

Tags:  intermediary costs,  middleman,  supply chains, 


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