Which industrialist is most closely associated with the use of 'Horizontal Integration' to control the oil industry?
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Correct answer: John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller's Standard Oil purchased or drove out rival refineries to control a single stage of production. By controlling the refining process, he was able to dictate prices and create one of the world's first true monopolies.
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