Physical inspection constraints shape where diamond trades happen

Evidence

Simultaneous exchange is facilitated by the presence of a major diamond-financing bank in the same building as the DDC. In addition, the seven other banks that extend credit to New York dealers are located nearby. — Lisa Bernestein, Opting out of the Legal System, 112 (#exemplifies, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Dealer disagreement on polished stones comes from demand forecasts and flaw detection. — Lisa Bernestein, Opting out of the Legal System, 27; Physical co-location of bank and arbitrators enables spot diamond trades. — Lisa Bernestein, Opting out of the Legal System, 112; Legally enforced inspection lowers trust needs; tax avoidance drives illegal-exchange demand for guarantors (+2 more)

Related

• Physical co-location of bank and arbitrators enables spot diamond trades. (similarity 0.90)
• Dealer disagreement on polished stones comes from demand forecasts and flaw detection. (similarity 0.79)

Broader Connections

• Physical co-location of bank and arbitrators enables spot diamond trades. #exemplifies (0.92) — Lisa Bernestein, Opting out of the Legal System, 112
• Legally enforced inspection lowers trust needs; tax avoidance drives illegal-exchange demand for guarantors #corroborates (0.85)