Epic asserted that both internet companies operate illegal monopolies that force app makers to use the companies’ in-app payment systems and impose a 30% “tax” on apps.

Source: https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/google-app-store-monopoly-verdict-epic-games-1235834540/

However, I see more and more corporate cronyism in agriculture with highly paid executives promoting just a few monopolies mostly owned by Brazil and China in some ag sectors, which are using child labor provided by Mexican cartels.

Source: https://1010wcsi.com/hoosier-ag-today/spartz-continues-attack-on-checkoffs-indiana-execs-respond/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spartz-continues-attack-on-checkoffs-indiana-execs-respond

However, monopolies can come from all sorts of industries.

Source: https://searchengineland.com/market-types-marketing-seo-success-429225

In fact, Sweeney's own blog post announcing the company's layoffs in September reiterated plans to keep up "the fight against Apple and Google distribution monopolies and taxes."

Source: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/epic-games-store-egs-makes-no-money/

It’s “innovation designed precisely to allow these monopolies to flourish,” but not to change their practices.

Source: https://thetablet.org/people-in-poverty-environment-face-toxic-realities-that-demand-united-action-says-villanova-panel/

Johnson piously cloaks himself in both the Christian gospel and libertarian myth of “free markets,” yet he has consistently pushed government action to restrict competition and protect drug monopolies.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/11/10/mike-johnsons-revolving-door/

Li shares how today we only have three monopolies producing diapers and pads that only manage unwanted symptoms of an underlying health issue.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marijabutkovic/2023/04/06/the-rise-and-importance-of-womens-pelvic-floor-health-awareness/

Monopolies aren’t good in businesses, and monopolies certainly aren’t good in education.

Source: https://triblive.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-ward-correct-on-vouchers/

Only 27% blame the large monopolies, and 3-4% attribute responsibility to local manufacturers, importers, or supermarket chains, the survey found.

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-cost-of-living-the-highest-among-oecd-countries-in-2022-data-shows/

Perhaps enshrining homes for FAMILIES rather than monopolies would be the better public policy and solution.

Source: https://flaglerlive.com/palm-coasts-affordable-housing-pt/

Profits for a few giant monopolies such as energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, banking and munitions are what determines policy.

Source: https://www.opednews.com/articles/The-Economy-has-left-tow-Iraq_Israel_Ukraine-231223-978.html

Suppose that we don’t have government-granted monopolies restricted access to the technology, so that it can be freely used.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/06/16/ai-job-loss-and-productivity-growth/

The company also faces various lawsuits from US states that accuse it of abusing monopolies in ad tech and for blocking competition in its Google Play app store.

Source: https://business.inquirer.net/420666/us-takes-on-google-in-landmark-antitrust-trial

The models gave different results because they made different assumptions about whether providers were monopolies, how charges might be implemented, the network engineering, and the types and variety of content provided.

Source: https://www.aei.org/technology-and-innovation/competition-not-net-neutrality-regulations-should-determine-the-future-of-broadband/

The only businesses Republicans actually support are gun sellers, megachurches, corrupt defense contractors, and giant monopolies.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/05/11/the-next-time-some-idiot-tries-to-tell-you-the-gop-is-the-party-of-business/

This year's theme was “Towards competitive markets, transformation and deconcentration” and it provided a platform for discussions on the challenges posed by monopolies to competition law and policy.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/russia-and-south-africa-join-forces-to-tackle-international-monopolies-for-the-sake-of-food-security-information-security-and-equal-access-to-technologies/

"Unity from Dems, bipartisan agreement on reining in monopolies hand-in-hand (with the) FTC.

Source: https://www.salon.com/2023/07/14/is-lina-khan-meet-the-unshakeable-ftc-chair-rattling-big-tech/

Unlike in the west, where vast supermarket chains command monopolies, strict regulations mean India has retained its hyperlocal way of shopping.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/30/innovation-and-exploitation-indias-e-commerce-boom-threatens-to-upend-local-businesses-and-workers-rights

While Ohio and Illinois restructured, they both chose to let regulated distribution monopolies keep commercial ties to power generators serving in competitive markets.

Source: https://energycentral.com/o/ourenergylibrary/competition-electric-markets-offers-benefits-smart-implementation-key