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I don't know what a monopoly is until somebody tells me.

Whereas a competitive firm must sell at the market price, a monopoly owns its market, so it can set its own prices. Since it has no competition, it produces at the quantity and price combination that maximizes its profits.

Competition is always a good thing. It forces us to do our best. A monopoly renders people complacent and satisfied with mediocrity.

I don't think it's good in any business for anyone to have a monopoly. On the other hand, you need to have size to get costs down.

A monopoly is like running on firm ground. Nothing compels you to move, but if you do, you move forward. The faster you run, the more scenery you see - so you have some incentive to run fast.

I thrive in competitive environments. I've never been in a monopoly.

I think it's wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly.

Being a 'monopoly' is not illegal, nor is trying to best one's competitors through lower prices, better customer service, greater efficiency, or more rapid innovation.

So far I go with the Socialists as to think it a pretty general rule that, where monopoly is necessary, it is better in public hands.

Before the monopoly should be permitted, there must be reason to believe it will do some good - for society, and not just for monopoly holders.