Digital platforms
Three Steps the Biden Administration Should Take to Tackle America’s Monopoly Problem
The Biden Administration can revive federal antimonopoly enforcement after 40 years of little action, even when faced with congressional opposition. Here’s how.
The new Biden...
What the Department of Justice Can Learn from the European Union’s Antitrust Investigations Into Google
The Department of Justice has opened antitrust investigations into Google's (alleged) attempt to monopolize online advertising. While the case recycles old grievances against Google,...
The Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee Has Charted a Course for President-Elect Biden: He Should Follow It
Real antitrust reform of the kind offered by the Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee is needed to assist enforcers in precisely the types of competitive harms...
The Trump FCC Can’t and Shouldn’t Be the Internet Speech Police
The debate over whether Section 230 needs to be updated is an important one. But the proper venue for that debate is in Congress....
Digital Platforms Should Contribute to the Enforcement of Sector-Specific Regulations
Tech companies often rely on the European Union’s outdated e-Commerce Directive to oppose and undermine new laws and regulations. The EU should overhaul the...
How Does the House Antitrust Report on Digital Markets Compare to Others Around the World?
While the House Majority Report on digital platforms, published earlier this month, differs from other analyses both in terms of its structure of analysis...
Addictive Social Media: Why We Need Regulation and Competition for Digital Platforms
Social media is associated with the prevalence of mood disorders, depression, and anxiety. With no regulations to address the dangers of addictive digital content,...
The US v. Google Case Bears More Than a Little Resemblance to the Microsoft Antitrust Case
In many ways, the DOJ’s complaint is a near clone of the Microsoft case, making it a strong, low-risk first step in curbing Google’s...
The Challenges to (Re)forming a Platform Economy for the People
Measured antitrust enforcement and a more comprehensive regulatory regime can ensure that we continue to benefit from digital markets. In attempting to increase competitiveness,...
“Amazon Is Getting Richer by the Moment —But There’s a Limit to How Many People Jeff Bezos Can Buy”
In an interview with ProMarket, Barry Lynn discusses the current state of American antimonopoly, what the Covid-19 crisis has taught us about the fragility...
