The monopoly problem of 2024 is not merely about a single seller in a local town. It is about vertical integration and network effects . Consider the technology sector: Alphabet (Google) controls nearly 90% of the search engine market, Amazon accounts for nearly 40% of e-commerce, and Meta dominates social networking. These firms do not just hold market share; they own the infrastructure of modern life—cloud computing, digital advertising, and user data. Similarly, in the pharmaceutical industry, a handful of "pharmacy benefit managers" (PBMs) control the flow of prescription drugs, directly influencing what medicines patients receive and at what cost.
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