While the current frustrations with the size of large tech companies and censorship practices may be warranted, giving government enforcers and bureaucrats more power is not the answer. Instead, existing antitrust laws and the consumer welfare standard are still the best tools for protecting competition and consumers. Competition fellow, Ted Bolema, explores how the calls […]
The Federal Trade Commission is ready in arms for its upcoming suit against Amazon alleging that the company tricked customers into signing up for the company’s “Prime” membership and then made it difficult to cancel that subscription service. Competition fellow, Jessica Melugin, highlights the FTC’s use of limited resources to fight a company that provides […]
In a time when antitrust enforcement plays a pivotal role in shaping markets and ensuring fair competition, understanding the dynamics between these two powerful entities is crucial The realm of antitrust enforcement is witnessing a resurgence in the spotlight, with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission leading the charge. […]
