NYT Columnist's Tweet of Pricey Airport Meal Sparks Backlash Over Captive Market Economics

David Brooks, a NYT columnist, tweeted a photo of his expensive airport meal, sparking backlash.
Novelist Joyce Carol Oates replied mocking the pricey burger and whiskey.
Brooks' burger was estimated at $17, with an extremely large pour of whiskey.
Airport food is overpriced, often lacking quality despite high costs.
The issue demonstrates problems with rent-seeking and lack of regulation in captive markets.

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