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by tedunangst 4153 days ago
If a business wins, is it then implied that the government must lose?
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Depends on quite a lot of details. But just by itself? Of course not. Though I wouldn't say it's the pinnacle of a voluntary transaction on both sides.

I'd also say that other business lose, in an indirect way. As well as the individuals that are now lured into transacting with a business that has failed or is more likely to fail in the future due to past performance.