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The persistence of monopolistic practices in the 20th century indicates a cyclical nature of corporate power where giants once viewed as benefactors become agents of control. The rise of regulatory frameworks like the Clayton Act illustrates an ongoing struggle to define and confront monopolistic activity while grappling with the broader implications of economic policy. This discourse extends into modernity as contemporary antitrust laws confront new technological monopolies, raising questions about market structures in industries shaped by rapid innovation.