monopolies
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U.S. antitrust laws, developed in the late 19th century, aim to prevent monopolies and foster competition.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
She also would audit all corporate tax incentives and push for a statewide public utility to replace private monopolies.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The E.U. has been acting to check the monopolies of Big Tech in Europe, hitting companies with hefty fines and launching investigations into data policies.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Selling to private equity “can be defensive against these hospitals and these larger monopolies that are kind of forming in each market,” said Aprill, “or it can be opportunistic.”
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026
Why does the Japanese food-processing industry, like the German beer industry, consist of small companies with local monopolies?
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
