In contrast to the European Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission have not meaningfully prosecuted monopolistic abuses over the past 16 years. The U.S. Supreme Court's view on monopolies has also become forgiving. There is no empirical support that...

Argues that change in the energy base and hence in technology has enabled Britain to overcome an energy crisis and sustain dramatic population growth. Throughout these essays illustrate Thomas' organic approach to economic growth