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Discover how monopolistic markets like utilities function in the U.S. Learn about the historical and modern monopolies that shape today's economy and prices.

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The Federal Trade Commission has sharpened its antitrust case against Facebook, re-filing a complaint accusing the social networking giant of illegal monopoly behavior in a suit that ultimately could ...

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Nina Turner is a former Ohio state senator, internet personality, and self-described democratic socialist. She often feuds with libertarians about "Medicare for All," minimum wage, and other economic ...

South Africa has a curious habit of legislating fantasies and then acting surprised when the real economy ignores them.