The problem of high fees in the primary ticketing market (Ticketmaster) is not a disclosure problem (e.g., hidden fees, drip pricing).

The problem is a lack of competition, caused by combo of market power and long-term exclusive contracts with venues.

https://www.gao.gov/assets/700/691247.pdf">https://www.gao.gov/assets/70...
Sunlight is NOT the best disinfectant for competition problems.

Seeing many of these bad takes of late.

Yeesh.
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