Exploitation

In many Native American communities, there's a fear that any knowledge shared with scientists could end up in published reports—which could, in turn, lead to a familiar story of plundering.

The practice, called dynamic pricing, is intended to ration scarce goods and services, but it primarily harms consumers by making it easier for companies to fleece them.

The units are supposed to be protected from steep rent hikes. But thanks to a loophole, owners can seek big rent increases anyway.