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598. Is Overconsolidation a Threat to Democracy?

598. Is Overconsolidation a Threat to Democracy?

Update: 2024-07-254
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That’s the worry. Even the humble eyeglass industry is dominated by a single firm. 

We look into the global spike in myopia, how the Lemtosh got its name, and what your eye doctor knows that you don’t. (Part two of a two-part series.)

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Maria Liu, professor of clinical optometry at the University of California, Berkeley.
    • Harvey Moscot, C.E.O. of MOSCOT Eyewear and Eyecare.
    • Zachary Moscot, chief design officer of MOSCOT Eyewear and Eyecare.
    • Cédric Rossi, equity research analyst at Bryan Garnier.
    • Tim Wu, professor of law, science and technology at Columbia Law School.

 

 

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598. Is Overconsolidation a Threat to Democracy?

598. Is Overconsolidation a Threat to Democracy?

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