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Monopolies and the People

Monopolies and the People

by Charles Whiting Baker

Charles Whiting Baker examines the status, growth, and impact of monopolies across various industries. He discusses the causes and potential remedies for these economic entities, utilizing available statistics and practical observations to argue that monopolies are an enduring feature of the current industrial landscape.

Languages
English·Español
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1889
Latest release
Oct 12, 2026
Pages
287
Format
6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm)
Book type
Paperback nonfiction
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Table of Contents

  1. Preface
  2. I. The Problem Presented.
  3. II. Trusts and Monopolies in Manufacturing Industries
  4. III. Monopolies of Mineral Wealth.
  5. IV. Monopolies of Transportation and Communication.
  6. V. Municipal Monopolies
  7. VI. Monopolies in Trade.
  8. VII. Monopolies Depending on the Government.
  9. VIII. Monopolies in the Labor Market.
  10. IX. Monopolies and Competition in Other Industries.
  11. X. The Theory of Universal Competition
  12. XI. The Laws of Modern Competition
  13. XII. The Evils Due to Monopoly and Intense Competition
  14. XIII. Ameliorating Influences.
  15. XIV. Remedies for the Evils of Monopoly.
  16. XV. The Sovereign Rights of the People and of Their Representative, the Government.
  17. XVI. Practical Plans for the Control of Monopolies
  18. Notes