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Monopoly
Is competitive cheerleading a monopoly?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jan 31, 2020
From uniforms to competitions, Varsity Brands dominates the industry. "It's like John D. Rockefeller, but with more glitter," a writer says.
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The latest edition of Monopoly has a digital banker. Is it as educational?
by
Erika Beras
Jul 1, 2019
No more shenanigans with that pastel-colored currency.
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Monopsony: When there's only one employer in town
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 2, 2018
Economists have raised concerns that big retail companies like Amazon are suppressing wages.
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Why it's hard to tell good monopolies from bad
by
Stan Alcorn
and Molly Wood
Apr 15, 2015
The European Union has brought an antitrust case against Google.
New Monopoly: No jail, and done in 30 minutes
by
Chau Tu
Jul 25, 2013
Hasbro's new Monopoly Empire game removes jail from the board, and is designed to fit into busy schedules of today's youth.
Monopoly retires iconic iron piece
by
Jeff Tyler
Feb 6, 2013
One reason the board game piece may have been canned is new products like wrinkle-free fabrics have made ironing a thing of the past. Once a staple in every home, many people no longer even own an iron.
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Monopoly's makeover and money lessons
Jan 11, 2013
America's most popular board game about money is losing one of its signature pieces. One token will be replaced with a new piece. Historian Philip Orbanes explains what Monopoly can teach us.
What's your Monopoly token say about you?
Jan 9, 2013
One of the iconic Monopoly game pieces is going to jail -- permanently. Find out which token got the boot and what its replacement will be.
Monopoly the movie?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 5, 2012
Unfortunately, "Battleship" wasn't the last board game-turned-movie.