Is Disney on its way to becoming a Monopoly?

Overview – Is Disney on its Way to Becoming a Monopoly?
Before everything else, please review the topic on Monopoly (Chapter 9): https://openstax.org/books/principles-economics-2e/pages/9-introduction-to-a-monopoly (Links to an external site.)
Also, review the topic on Monopoly and Antitrust Policy (Chapter 11): https://openstax.org/books/principles-economics-2e/pages/11-introduction-to-monopoly-and-antitrust-policy (Links to an external site.)
NOTE: these are not included in the exam, but they are good resources for understanding the essay topic.
Disney has acquired many companies (and is still planning to acquire more), building a huge media and entertainment empire. A timeline of Disney acquisitions can be seen here, if you are curious: https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2019/11/disney-acquisition-timeline (Links to an external site.)
Many are worried that Disney will become a monopoly in the entertainment industry, but some are calling this an overreaction. Here are two videos which you can watch if you want, showing two opposite views on the matter:
Why a Disney Monopoly is Bad (Links to an external site.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74sZl9U3wo8&t=415s
Why Disney is NOT a Monopoly – Disney Debunked (Links to an external site.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8muc_T0EbY
Do some more research, and write an essay answering the following guide questions:
1. Do you think Disney is close to forming a monopoly in the entertainment industry?
2. Do you think Disney’s acquisitions hurt the competitiveness in the entertainment industry?
3. Do you think the government should stop Disney’s future acquisitions?
Make sure to support your arguments.
FORMAT
Letter size (8.5 x 11)
Number of Pages: 2 to 3 for the main text, and a separate page for references/works cited.
Font: Size 12, Times New Roman or Calibri
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Double Spaced paragraphs
Bullet points are allowed, but make it minimal
Write Name and Student Number on upper left
Cite your sources properly (it’s up to you what style of citation you will use).
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