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Wrestling With Pigs

The Young Turks

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Monopolies in the Credit Card Industry

This chapter explores the monopolistic control of Visa and MasterCard over the credit card market, which encompasses 80% of transactions. It highlights a Senate hearing where a Republican Senator scrutinizes these companies for their excessive swipe fees and the resulting consequences for consumers.

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