| Your solution is laudable in its goal, but is too limited to actually have the desired effect.
There are far more economies of scale at play in competitive markets between differently sized companies than just the cost of goods sold.
Things like real estate, labor, overhead, advertising, etc, all have economies of scale that allow larger companies to save money and deliver goods at lower prices. While supplier pricing is important, it is only one part of the equation.
"But it wasn't until he met his beautiful wife that he learned using logic and reason isn't enough. You have to be a dick to everyone who doesn't think like you." - South Park on Richard Dawkins |