The effects of monopolies and cartels on the consumer

In an economic system with monopolies and cartels that fix the price of goods, the end result for consumers is that consumers are given worse choices and pay a higher price. This is a result of the lack of competition in the market that would drive prices down and offer more choices to consumers.

explanation:

with the profits from the european sales, merchants purchased europe's manufactured  goods, including tools and weapons. then the merchants shipped those manufactured  goods, along with the  american  sugar and rum, to west africa where they were bartered for  slaves.

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