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May 16, 2026 · Industry Insights

Why Banning Middlemen Profits Leaves You Without Even a Cabbage

The article argues that the slogan “no middlemen profit” misrepresents economics, showing intermediaries cut transaction costs by about 40%, bear market, inventory and capital risks, and that every “de‑intermediation” wave actually spawns new, more efficient middlemen, especially in today’s digital commerce.