Stephen King's IT Monopoly Board Game, 2-6 Players, Ages 17 and up

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The area of economic welfare under perfect competition is E, F, B. The loss of consumer surplus if the market is taken over by a monopoly is P P1 A B. The new area of producer surplus, at the higher price P1, is E, P1, A, C. Thus, the overall (net) loss of economic welfare is area A B C.

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Want a balloon? Immerse yourself in the horror that fills the town of Derry in this IT inspired rendition of Monopoly. This essential for Stephen King fans features custom Losers' Club currency and tokens sculpted after significant items from IT. As one of six iconic tokens, travel around locations found in the dangerous town of Derry to defeat your opponents.

Monopoly power can be controlled, or reduced, in several ways, including price controls and prohibiting mergers.

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A less popular option would be to bring the monopoly under public control, in other words to nationalise it.A monopoly could be created following the merger of two or more firms. Given that this will reduce competition, such mergers are subject to close regulation and may be prevented if the two firms gain a combined market share of 25% or more. Some industries need a lot of research and development (e.g. building new aeroplanes, research drugs). Therefore, a monopoly may be needed in this industry.