The Curse of Bigness 9781846041242

The Curse of Bigness 9781846041242We're three decades into a global experiment: what happens when the major nations of the world weaken their control on the size and power of corporate giants and allow unrestricted expansion? In The Curse of Bigness, Tim Wu exposes the threats monopolies pose to economic stability and social freedom around the world. Aided by the globalization of commerce and finance, in recent years we have seen takeovers galore that make a mockery of the ideals of

this book examines its wide-reaching effects on our lives

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Jamie and Scarlett - are lost in a hostile and dangerous world

Now the tables are turned and it's up to Billy to help Hoover find the words he needs to make a new friend