There Are Only Three Major Recording Labels in the World-Sony

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Essay

There are only three major recording labels in the world-Sony Music Entertainment, Time Warner's Warner Music Group, and GE's Universal Music Group. They are responsible for the vast majority of music recordings that are made. Harry says that these three music companies operate as an oligopoly. Maryanne says that they operate as monopolistic competition. Explain how each came to his or her conclusion. Who is correct?

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