Consolidation Comparison Tool
Compare market consolidation patterns across six industries: agriculture, healthcare, finance, technology, media, and logistics
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Agriculture (Beef Processing)
85%Healthcare (Insurance)
78%Finance (Banking)
40%Top Firms:
Tyson Foods, Cargill, JBS, Pilgrim's Pride
Market Cap:
$120B+
Key Mergers:
- Tyson-Hillshire (2014)
- Cargill-Sanderson (2018)
- JBS-Pilgrim's Pride (2009)
Constitutional Remedies:
- Mandatory breakup
- Vertical disintegration
- Farmer cooperatives
- State enforcement
Top Firms:
UnitedHealth, Anthem, Humana, Aetna
Market Cap:
$850B+
Key Mergers:
- Aetna-Humana (blocked 2016)
- Anthem-Cigna (blocked 2017)
- UnitedHealth-Optum (2005)
Constitutional Remedies:
- Public option
- Vertical separation
- Rate regulation
- Consumer cooperatives
Top Firms:
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup
Market Cap:
$6T+
Key Mergers:
- JPM-Washington Mutual (2008)
- BAC-Merrill Lynch (2008)
- Wells-Wachovia (2008)
Constitutional Remedies:
- Glass-Steagall restoration
- Size limits
- Breakup
- Public banking
Understanding Consolidation
This interactive tool displays consolidation metrics across six major industries, allowing you to compare how market power has concentrated in the hands of a few corporations.
Select industries to compare, choose your metric (consolidation percentage or regulatory capture), and export data for further analysis.
- Consolidation %: Market share controlled by top 4 firms
- Regulatory Capture: Scale 1-5 of regulatory misalignment
- Top Firms: Dominant corporations in each industry
- Key Mergers: Major consolidation events
- Remedies: Constitutional solutions applicable
Agriculture (Beef Processing)
Tyson Foods, Cargill, JBS, and Pilgrim's Pride control 85% of beef processing, giving them monopsony power over ranchers.
Healthcare (Insurance)
UnitedHealth, Anthem, Humana, and Aetna dominate health insurance with 78% market concentration and systematic price increases.
Finance (Banking)
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup hold 40% of U.S. GDP in assets—too large to fail.
Technology (Platforms)
Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon control platform ecosystems with 72% consolidation and unprecedented information control.
Media (Broadcasting)
Comcast, Disney, Warner Bros Discovery, and Paramount control 82% of media with centralized editorial power.
Logistics (Shipping)
FedEx, UPS, XPO, and J.B. Hunt dominate shipping with 68% consolidation and control over supply chains.
When antitrust fails, constitutional law provides powerful remedies. Article VI oath enforcement, quo warranto proceedings, void ab initio doctrine, and Section 1983 liability offer paths to restore competition and accountability. Explore the Remedies Beyond Antitrust module for comprehensive analysis.