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 […]
In response to recent proposals to rewrite antitrust law, a group of 23 antitrust economists, legal scholars, and practitioners penned a letter to the House Judiciary Committee explaining how the proposed rule changes are misguided and unnecessary. The authors state the proposals are “counterproductive to promoting competition and consumer welfare,” would undermine the rule of law, require […]
The consumer welfare standard is often cited in antitrust discussions, but what is it, where did it come from, and why is it important? Antitrust law originated with the passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, there was a period where politics and judicial activism got out of hand, until in the 1970s everyone […]
As the digital advertising industry has grown, tech platforms have paved the way for data portability—ensuring consumers have control over their information and eliminating possible data bottlenecks. — There is robust competition in the digital advertising space as new entrants join the ranks of competitors. — The leading tech services have taken on a leading initiative […]
The landmark 2001 decision in United States v. Microsoft Corp. serves as the basis for antitrust enforcement in the modern information age. The case shows that the current antitrust framework is capable of addressing anticompetitive conduct in today’s technology and digital markets. In fact, making substantive changes to competition laws would risk long-term harm to consumers by deviating […]
We may not have many in-person events coming up, but there are plenty of webinars and podcasts to keep us entertained and informed. We rounded up some of the best online antitrust content for you to stream as you shelter in place. Reforming Antitrust Policy For An Era Of Global CompetitivenessWebinar Hosted By The Information […]
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 […]
Today’s leading tech companies are often at the center of discussions about privacy and data security under the guise of antitrust issues. As some people try to thread the needle between competition and other political objectives, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the scope of antitrust. What is antitrust for? And, similarly, what […]
Digital tools have become a key pillar in ensuring that Americans can work, socialize, and stream safely. As people download and subscribe to new services, they are often multihoming—or switching between platforms—rather than choosing only one. This increase of multihoming is another example of how the tech sector is as competitive as ever. “Living online,” […]
In case you missed it, competition law experts John Mayo and Mark Whitener, both of Georgetown University, explained five common myths about antitrust law in a piece for The Washington Post. Their explanations help clarify the often misunderstood realm of antitrust policy, which has been in the spotlight recently as technology-based firms face scrutiny. MYTH: Monopolies […]
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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