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by s1artibartfast 1325 days ago
That assumes they are not doing productive work.

Examine the alternative. Should small businesses purchase the space all out, from developers or brokers? If this is so much more efficient, why don't they do so?

Similarly, you could ask the same of residential renters. What would happen if we simply banned all new rental contracts. Would access improve or diminish?