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0 pointsalberth3y ago0 comments

Consolidation in mature markets inevitably happens.

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...absent functioning antitrust legislation, yes.

Is there an antitrust case to be made here? Antitrust means a lot more than just 'big company'.

You seem to be asking if there is a case within current legislation. Whereas the parent is suggesting that more cases ought to be covered by future stricter legislation (which could at least in principle be as simple as "big company").

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nousermane3y ago

...absent functioning antitrust legislation, yes.

streblo3y ago

Is there an antitrust case to be made here? Antitrust means a lot more than just 'big company'.

nicoburns3y ago

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