Create a layout for a podcast about modern day monopolies.
Monsanto and ConEd are examples of monopolist companies and indicate the role of monopolies in the modern economy. Monsanto shows the dangers of allowing a company to operate with complete control over the price of its products.
A monopoly is a firm who is the sole seller of its product, and where there are no close substitutes. An unregulated monopoly has market power and can influence prices.
Modern day monopolies ...
Examples: Microsoft and Windows, DeBeers and diamonds, your local natural gas company.
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