Alexander Stille Quotes

If somebody has a monopoly position, and wants to keep that monopoly position, it means that you are effectively shutting out competition from other sources.

Alexander Stille

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• If somebody has a monopoly position, and wants to keep that monopoly position, it means that you are effectively shutting out competition from other sources.

  

  Alexander Stille
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  • Competition
  • Position