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However, the increasing reliance on intermediaries raises questions about the implications for both businesses and consumers. With every additional middleman comes an opportunity to manipulate market dynamics, often at the consumer's expense.
Labor Impacts: Middlemen in The Job Market
The impact of middlemen extends further into job markets, illustrated through the controversial H1B visa program. While designed to fill skill gaps in the American workforce, the reality often sees companies employing foreign workers under conditions that can be exploitative. Middleman firms that handle these workers have thrived, providing tech companies a loophole to save on labor costs while avoiding direct liability.