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Buchpreisbindung: Why does Germany have fixed prices for books?

While browsing books in Germany, you may have noticed that they cost a similar price regardless if you're buying them online, in a large retailer or a cosy book store. That's due to the 'fixed book pricing' system.

Buchpreisbindung: Why does Germany have fixed prices for books?

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