I'd also say that the GP's statement isn't wholly true. Inorganic growth is a different road to monopoly power. Vertical integration, another. As is abuse of e

I'd also say that the GP's statement isn't wholly true. Inorganic growth is a different road to monopoly power. Vertical integration, another. As is abuse of existing monopoly power to gain a monopoly in a different market (see Internet Explorer). The consumer isn't accountable for the actions of a monopoly. The main problem is that the monopoly becomes less accountable as a whole. Hence legislation and regulation.