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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.
Netflix's new hit docuseries "Cheer."
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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.
In this photo illustration, Monopoly board game pieces are displayed on February 6, 2013 in Fairfax, California.
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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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.
Some of McDonald's former franchise rules could be considered a form of "monopsony power."
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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.
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Datebook

Say 'meow' to the newest Monopoly piece

by Michelle Philippe
Feb 5, 2014
The Marketplace Datebook for February 6, 2014.
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By The Numbers

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.
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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

by Barbara Bogaev
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.
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What's your Monopoly token say about you?

by Daryl Paranada
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.
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Final Note

Monopoly the movie?

by Kai Ryssdal
Oct 5, 2012
Unfortunately, "Battleship" wasn't the last board game-turned-movie.
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