Experts agree that the politicization of antitrust could have unintended, harmful consequences for consumers and businesses alike. Beyond these immediate consequences, it has the potential to inflict harm for future companies and consumers as well—altering today’s effective, consumer-driven enforcement framework. As you assess the DOJ’s lawsuit against Google, keep these evidence-based insights in mind: — […]
The United States in recent decades has been the beneficiary of extraordinary technological innovation. This unprecedented growth and the consumer benefits that have come along with it were made possible thanks in part to a regulatory environment that encourages innovation while protecting consumers. The Justice Department’s new lawsuit might chill innovation if the case does […]
Recent months have seen a proliferation of misguided proposals to enhance government interference in the tech sector, largely based on a fundamental misunderstanding of the multi-sided business models that characterize many of the most innovative firms. Making independent business decisions—or self-preferencing—including promoting store brands and products, has not only been a key characteristic of retail markets […]
The highly-anticipated Democratic House Judiciary Committee Report was released yesterday. Despite being 449 pages in length, the report’s missteps when it comes to antitrust reform are clear from the start. Experts agree that the report paints a false picture of the technology industry and offers recommendations that would harm startups, consumers, and small businesses nationwide. Sifting through […]
The concept of network effects is clear: some services work better and are more useful when they have more users, like video conferencing and social networks. However, we must set the record straight on how network effects play out in competitive marketplaces, particularly: — History shows that new entrants can successfully compete against companies with […]
During today’s House Antitrust Subcommittee hearing, we saw a strong defense of the American technology industry. Tech companies help consumers enjoy a vast market of free or less-expensive products that are regularly increasing in quality. Despite all the misconceptions around the industry and antitrust enforcement on display today, we know that: – Antitrust enforcement under the […]
Data protection is a popular topic of discussion these days, but it is too often and too easily lumped into antitrust conversations. Antitrust enforcement has a specific role that is clearly defined in terms of competition and cannot be used to resolve concerns around data protection. Some of the key reasons data protection is separate […]
In recent weeks, members of Congress and anti-tech crusaders have called for stringent antitrust action against leading tech services in the name of protecting competition. During the House Judiciary Committee hearings on digital markets, witnesses and Members of Congress praised big tech companies for enabling startups, providing free tools that consumers love, and innovating new […]
Despite recent rhetoric calling for an overhaul of our mergers and acquisition framework, it’s important to remember that antitrust is built to work in times of crisis as well. Our antitrust framework has long provided resilience and protection for those who need it. In a time of such uncertainty, U.S. antitrust law remains tried and […]
Anti-tech crusaders too often cry “kill zone” — despite clear evidence that today’s tech climate encourages startup activity, rather than stifling it. The myth of the “kill zone” alleges that due to an overly concentrated tech market, venture capital funding is stifled for startups and small businesses. The theory holds that leading tech services often […]
Hostility to innovation and technology diminishes the incredible Internet-enabled opportunities that leading tech services provide: empowering consumers, driving prices down and increasing choice, and providing platforms to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. It has given us a golden era of entertainment, knowledge, and everything from fashion startups, to booming mom and pop stores, to the latest app.
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