Here and there, when no competition exists, one firm can force its goods, if they are of the nature of necessaries, on the local public.

But under the existing system this is only an occasional incident.

Under socialism it would be universal.

When tobacco is a state monopoly, state tobacco is forced on the great mass of the people.
[16] Mr.G.Wilshire admits, on behalf of socialists, that the argument of this chapter is so far correct that no democracy can make men of ability exercise their ability if they do not wish to do so; and that if they wish for exceptional rewards they will be able to demand them.

A Melba, he says, under socialism, would be able, if she wished for it, to get probably even higher remuneration than she does to-day.