Monopoly

There are four major market structures, which can tell us what the competitive landscape looks like.

People think Monopoly was born of the Great Depression. But as author Mary Pilon discovered, Monopoly was actually created as a leftwing teaching tool around the Gilded Age.

A court ruled on Aug. 5 that the company has a monopoly in online search. A break up could be one of several ways forward, though it’s a pretty uncommon one.

In addition to selling tickets, the company controls venues and manages artists. Some lawmakers say it’s a monopoly.

The feds broke up giant AT&T. But experts say now it’s harder to make allegations of anti-competitive behavior stick.

The House Judiciary Committee is set to consider a package of antitrust bills this week.

Apple takes a 15% to 30% cut of app sales, in-app purchases and subscriptions. Epic says this is unfair.

From uniforms to competitions, Varsity Brands dominates the industry. “It’s like John D. Rockefeller, but with more glitter,” a writer says.

No more shenanigans with that pastel-colored currency.

Economists have raised concerns that big retail companies like Amazon are suppressing wages.