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Should the government ban companies from reducing product size without lowering the price?

Shrinkflation is when a company reduces the size or quantity of a product while keeping the price the same, such as a lighter bag of chips or a shorter candy bar. While not illegal, critics call it a deceptive practice that hides the true rate of inflation from consumers. Proponents of regulation argue it protects consumers and promotes price transparency. Opponents argue it's a legitimate response to rising supply costs and that government regulation would be an overreach into private business decisions.

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Response rates from 210 Los Angeles voters.

61%
Yes
35%
No
53%
Yes
30%
No
6%
Yes, shrinkflation is a sneaky way for corporations to hide inflation and mislead shoppers
4%
No, companies must be free to adjust product sizes to manage their own rising costs
3%
Yes, and require clear price per unit labeling so any size change is immediately obvious
1%
No, it's better than raising the sticker price, which can hurt families on a tight budget

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 @BB8YGLG  from North Carolina  answered…4mos4MO

No, but require clear price per unit labeling so any size change is immediately obvious and add a label saying smaller size for the next six months

 @BDXH46F from Virginia  answered…1wk1W

Abolish private property

 @BD6XCY7  from New Hampshire  answered…1mo1MO

No, but companies should be required to advertise any changes in product formulas and sizes.

 @BD6XCY7  from New Hampshire  answered…2mos2MO

No but companies must be open about when they reduce the amount of product in goods.

 @BD266KF from California  answered…2mos2MO

people can spend there money as they wish

 @BCTL5H7 from Missouri  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, because we are a mixed economy the government has some control over product regulation. In a mixed market economy, the government acts as a regulator and safety net rather than a total commander.

 @BCT5996 from Massachusetts  answered…2mos2MO

No it’s the customers choice to buy the product

 @BCS4334 from California  answered…2mos2MO

no, but require clear labelling so consumers know.

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