I should clarify what I left unspecified. By nationalize I mean the government would take over, and then slowly but steadily shut down operations. This would

I should clarify what I left unspecified. By nationalize I mean the government would take over, and then slowly but steadily shut down operations. This would allow smaller competitor to take up the slack. It would also encourage companies to break up rather then be nationalized, it wouldn't be much of a choice.