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It could be a biting criticism of capitalism, as that's what the game was originally designed as. Although there's no way Parker Brothers would allow that.
Didnt Parker Brothers originally great the game as a biting criticism of Capitalism? Why would they oppose its intention?
They “acquired” the concept from Elizabeth Magie, basically making an unlicensed version of The Landlords Game.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Landlord%27s_Game