A Critique of Neoclassical and Austrian Monopoly Theory

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07/20/2005 Articles of Interest Dominick Armentano

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There are major and fundamental disagreements between some of the leading Austrians, and these disagreements are created by wholly different theories concerning the definition of monopoly, the origins of monopoly, and the supposed effects of monopoly on consumer sovereignty and efficient resource allocation.

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