explain how society has been affected by the monopoly behavior
Current Monopolies
Research information on companies that have engaged in monopoly behavior, such as Microsoft, Google, or Wal-Mart, and explain how society has been affected by the monopoly behavior using that information. In your analysis include the following points, providing specific examples where appropriate:
Discuss the current monopoly to provide a brief overview of the company.
How did the monopoly arise? Did the monopoly increase barriers to entry?
Does the company behave like a monopoly or more like a competitive firm?
Has the monopoly been cited for monopoly behavior? If so, discuss the behavior and the final outcome of the case.
(Hint: Both Microsoft and Wal-Mart have been found guilty of monopoly behavior.)
Submission Requirements:
Attach a Word document of 150 to 250 words that contains all answers.
Formal references in APA format must be provided.