The government has both encouraged and discouraged the creation of monopolies.

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Historically, governments have sometimes encouraged monopolies by granting exclusive rights to inventors, companies, or industries to stimulate economic growth or achieve specific policy goals. At other times, governments have discouraged or broken up monopolies through antitrust laws and regulations to promote competition and protect consumers.

The Government Has Both Encouraged and Discouraged the Creation of Monopolies