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To: Nick who wrote (7471)	5/18/1998 3:40:00 PM
From: Hal Rubel	Read Replies (2) of 74651

Microsoft Monopoly Abuse -Running to Substance? RE:"How is any of that (abuse of monopoly position), if true, hurting the consumer?" Nick: Your response is very revealing. Is this a trick question? Where are you coming from? I would expect free market capitalists, regulators, socialists, liberals, libertarians, and conservatives to be of one mind on this question, at least on theoretical grounds. As to actual damages to consumers, I would expect consequences to follow theory in due course. HR PS: The Answer: Free competition in the marketplace: Good. Market regulation by Monopolies/Government : Bad. Because: Prices could be even lower / quality could always be higher in competitive situations. (Its some sort of economic law.)

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