Yes, but they are a symptom of the problem, not the source. Big corporations are able to get so many more tax breaks, have a greater voice in politics, and are a whole lot more efficient than small ones. Small businesses have to compete with that so they use all the same strategies.
Even if you magically wave a wand, and big corporations disappear, small businesses would still do that. This has nothing to do with existence of the big corporations, but with incentives for businesses to sell more.
Small businesses are doing the same thing too.
Yes, but they are a symptom of the problem, not the source. Big corporations are able to get so many more tax breaks, have a greater voice in politics, and are a whole lot more efficient than small ones. Small businesses have to compete with that so they use all the same strategies.
Even if you magically wave a wand, and big corporations disappear, small businesses would still do that. This has nothing to do with existence of the big corporations, but with incentives for businesses to sell more.