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Story summary
- The Institute for Local Self-Reliance reports that U.S. school districts overpay due to Amazon's dynamic pricing.
- In 2023, Denver public schools spent $5.7 million on Amazon and could have saved $1 million.
- The report notes Amazon spending rose to $2.2 billion since 2016, with price discrepancies.
- Critics say Amazon's pricing lacks transparency and undermines competitive bidding.
- Amazon counters that it offers price ceilings and tools to manage costs.
