Revitalizing Bank Merger Enforcement To Restore Competition and Fairness in Banking
June 20, 2023 — Amid the turmoil in the banking sector and administration officials’ worrying comments on bank consolidation, "Revitalizing Bank Merger Enforcement To Restore Competition and Fairness in Banking" sets the record straight on the subject: Banking authorities can — and must — use their existing power to promote competition across the industry and protect the American economy.
The Depth of Live Nation’s Dominance
June 15, 2023 — By collecting data on the top 100 concert amphitheaters and arenas worldwide, along with their corresponding ticket sales, geographic location, ticketing provider and venue operator, Economic Liberties provides granular insight into Live Nation’s true power over the live music industry.
Morgan’s Monopoly Digest – June 2023
June 9, 2023 — June version of Economic Liberties' monthly newsletter that covers the latest with the federal antitrust agencies — the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division — and other big developments in competition policy.
Saving the News from Big Tech: The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act
June 8, 2023 — "Saving the News from Big Tech" lays out how the JCPA could revitalize local journalism by allowing publishers and broadcasters to bargain collectively with the Big Tech companies over the compensation received for digital advertising revenue.
The Costs of Pharma Cheating
May 16, 2023 — "The Costs of Pharma Cheating" examines one central driver of rising prescription drug prices: the illegal and anticompetitive tactics used by the pharmaceutical industry to perpetuate monopolies—in the form of government-backed patents over brand drugs—and block competition from more affordable generic drugs.
The Harms of Hospital Mergers and How to Stop Them
April 26, 2023 — "The Harms of Hospital Mergers and How to Stop Them" lays out how hospital consolidation raise prices and lowers quality of care for patients, reduces access, and dampens wages and benefits for hospital staff, along with how policymakers can take action.