The Unchallenged Reign of Texas Instruments: A Cautionary Tale for Travelers The recent episode of Version History on the dominance of Texas Instruments' calculator division has sparked a debate about the power of monopolies.
As travelers, we often note how certain companies manage to corner markets and maintain their grip over time.
This phenomenon is not unique to calculators; in travel, we see similar patterns emerge when airlines, hotel chains, and tour operators consolidate market share.