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The Economic Problem Behind Zohran Mamdani’s Government Grocery Plan

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May 22, 2026
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Summary

Zohran Mamdani’s proposal reflects a growing belief that economic problems can be solved through public ownership and political management. But a grocery store is still a business governed by costs, and economic reality regardless of who owns it. Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/economic-problem-behind-zohran-mamdanis-government-grocery-plan