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Monopolies

Scope note

Ownership or control that permits domination of the means of production or the market in a business or occupation, usually in order to control prices; it is achieved through an exclusive legal privilege, control of the source of supply, or combination or concert of action. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300065251

Broader Terms used

<economic concepts>

Term used for

monopoly

Created

13yrs ago

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