Further articles on www.forbes.com have shown that of the 2, 000 biggest companies in the world, the majority are oil and gas companies, mining firms, automobile conglomerates, finance and banking multinationals and consumer-focused corporations.

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During the eighties, I saw this phenomenon in broadcasting, gaming casinos, natural resources, department stores, banking and finance as well as technology and consumer non-durables.

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