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Amazon's Marketplace and Monopolistic Practices
This chapter examines the dynamics of Amazon's marketplace, revealing that a significant majority of products are sold by third-party sellers. It addresses the implications of Amazon's corporate culture on consumer safety and explores historical parallels with the breakup of Standard Oil amidst current antitrust considerations. The discussion also highlights the challenges in reporting on Amazon and the importance of media literacy in understanding news consumption.