Behind Monopolies: Alliances in Disguise

The current landscape is marked not only by monopolistic practices but also by collusion among major corporations, where competitors maintain a façade of rivalry while engaging in mutually beneficial agreements. For instance, the substantial financial arrangement between Apple and Google exemplifies how these companies collaborate to dominate the market, hindering competition. This collusion is further reinforced when regulatory bodies become complacent, allowing these corporations to utilize legal frameworks against their competition, thus restricting true market dynamics and innovation.