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In an era dominated by American and Chinese giants, the fragmentation of the market may appear to be a weakness. In certain sectors, critical mass, network effects, financial clout, and technological expertise seem to necessitate dominant companies capable of investing heavily, innovating rapidly, and imposing their standards.Should we therefore accept or even encourage monopolies or […]