The government started busting up monopolies over 100 years ago to keep big corporations from taking advantage of consumers.
Hot Topic #62:
Since 2022, the two largest grocery companies in America, Kroger and Albertsons, have been planning to merge. The Federal Trade Commission halted the deal, arguing that the loss of competition would result in higher grocery prices for shoppers and less bargaining power for union employees.
What's your take on the situation?
How important is it to you that government holds corporations accountable to fair and ethical rules of business?