As to the very great industry, a closer analysis of what the German statisticians describe as giant establishments (Riesenbetriebe) shows that they belong chiefly to industries working for the State, or created in consequence of State-granted monopolies.
Kropotkin critiques large industries, noting their reliance on state support and monopolies.
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