Show notes
In this episode, we talk about why monopolies and the consolidation of power are a root cause to fight. You will learn about Wright Patman and we discuss how monopolists got enabled to misuse their power. We talk about Mergers & Acquisitions and the inception of Private Equity. We talk about the early days at Wall Street and you will learn why companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon became so powerful. You will also learn what makes Matt hopeful in regard to fighting back against monopolistic power and we talk about decentralisation.Make sure to let me know your thoughts and join the conversation. Social Matt:Website: https://mattstoller.substack.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-stoller-2000/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewstoller Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40538538-goliath Social Ismael: Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/u2z0q2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvd4OFK_0rFnCsu7QhtK4PQ?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ismael_von_der_gathen/ Website: http://Ismaelvondergathen.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ismaelvondergathen/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Ismaelvondergathen Links to topics and people discussed in this episode:Matt Stoller - Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40538538-goliathNon Compete Agreement: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/noncompete-agreement.aspWright Patman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_PatmanAndrew Mellon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_MellonRobinson-Patman Act of 1936: https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/0-502-0837?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)&firstPage=trueJohn Maynard Keynes: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Maynard_KeynesLina Khan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lina_Khan Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Just Another Mindset Podcast01:18 What we talked about today02:22 Welcome Matt03:50 Why monopolies are the root cause