How "Monopoly" took a monopoly on Lizzie Magie’s Landlord Game

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Originally published at: How "Monopoly" took a monopoly on Lizzie Magie's Landlord Game | Boing Boing

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It’s worth mentioning how this helped Prof. Ralph Anspach fight Parker Brothers to a settlement when they sued to kill his game Anti-Monopoly.

And yes, the “famed” game teaches hate, greed, and the inevitable, slow concentration of wealth if no one intervenes.

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This story illustrates the reality that capitalism (or Capitalism) will take even the most cogent criticism and virulent protest against itself, figure out how to subvert it, and make a buck off it. Anti-capitalistic agitators and organizers should remember that reality when they plan their protests.

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Cautionary Tales – Do NOT pass GO! | Tim Harford is a great version of this story in podcast form

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First time I played monopoly was an argentine clone called “Estanciero” in the 70’s.

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