Restricting big box retailers drives up prices and doesn't save the mom 'n pops

The big boys just open smaller formats at higher price points.  Mom still gets it in the knickers. That Bastiat bastard strikes again.

http://www.aei-ideas.org/2014/01/law-of-unintended-consequences-restricting-entry-of-large-retailers-ends-up-harming-not-helping-independent-retailers/