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Rockefeller used the government to block rivals a century ago

· Pieter Levels · Sept. 12, 2026, 10:08 p.m.

history business-strategy Competition government influence

Summary

This blog post discusses how John D. Rockefeller allegedly used government influence to eliminate competition during his time, drawing parallels to modern business practices.

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