how much could minor shoplifting add to the economy if:
- it was only targeting businesses that ship their profits offshore and/or avoid paying local taxes;
- the shoplifted items were items that were going to be purchased; and
- monetary savings redistributed to local businesses?
Noticed as much with some alcohol.
Same chain grocery shop.
The one a bit outside just had a brand of alcohol outside free to place into your basket while the other (near a rehabilitation center for substance abuse) locked up the same brand.