# Are Monopolies a Problem? **URL:** **By** Peter Van Doren, Aaron Ross Powell, Trevor Burrus **Published:** January 15, 2021 --- Fan favorite, Peter Van Doren, comes back to the show to discuss how the concept of a monopoly has changed throughout history. ## Summary: Fan favorite, Peter Van Doren, comes back to the show to discuss how the concept of a monopoly has changed throughout history. People certainly don't like the idea of a monopoly, but before we claim a company as a monopoly we need to make sure we know what market they exist in. There is always competition that exists, but sometimes it's hard to nail down. What is a trust? What are the technical concerns of a monopoly? ## Further Reading: [Searching for Monopolies](https://www.cato.org/blog/searching-monopolies?queryID=6490a265cf74b654e6445006f13aefee), written by Julian Sanchez [Regulation Magazine](https://www.cato.org/regulation/winter-2020-2021) Winter 2020-2021