Monopolized: life in the age of corporate power DB100106
Dayen, David. Reading time: 13 hours, 20 minutes.
Read by Stephen R. Thorne.
Business and Economics
Analysis of the state of monopolies in the twenty-first century and the ways
the business model plays out in the industries of airlines, farming,
journalism, education, unions, banking, the military-industrial complex,
small business, health care, and housing. Presents possible solutions to
blunt their impact. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2020.
For everyone who wonders why life seems so different now than it was 45 or
50 years ago, here's a book that describes the economic machinations of
corporations and the politicians who benefit from their support, that have
changed everything from a visit to the doctor, to Christmas shopping. If you
are still living under the illusion that we live in a world where businesses
run by your hard working neighbors, compete for your dollars by making the
best possible product, please do read this.
Miriam
