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The Potato Cartel Controversy

This chapter investigates the monopolistic control of the frozen potato market, revealing how four companies dominate and potentially collude to manipulate prices. It follows a bar owner's discovery of price hikes and the social media uproar that sparked legal actions against these companies. The chapter also examines the use of software like Potato Track to facilitate price fixing subtly, while exploring the implications for consumers and businesses.

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