All across our society, monopolistic corporations govern much of our economic lives and exert extraordinary influence over our democracy.
“We stand committed to the proposition that freedom is no half-and-half affair. If the average citizen is guaranteed equal opportunity in the polling place, he must have equal opportunity in the marketplace.”
With Wall Street’s help, they extract more and more wealth and power from working people, independent businesses, entrepreneurs, ordinary investors, consumers, and entire communities.
To protect their power, they use their wealth to manipulate public opinion, influence government policy, and ensure our laws — for them — are mere suggestions.
Working together, we can break their unjust hold on power to realize economic liberty for everyone and help build a vibrant, inclusive democracy.
Non-profit and non-partisan, the American Economic Liberties Project is part of a growing, cross- ideological movement to combat monopolistic corporations and the systems that entrench their power.
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Our Work
Economic Liberties develops ideas, engages with policymakers and the media, and collaborates with a broad range of stakeholders to dismantle concentrated economic power and advance economic liberty for all.
"Break Up Big Medicine" seeks to unite the millions of people across the country who are fed up with the power that consolidated healthcare conglomerates, private equity, and middlemen wield over our access to quality and affordable care—and push policymakers to act.
“Prohibiting Surveillance Prices and Wages" calls on state lawmakers and enforcers across the country to ban discriminatory surveillance price- and wage-setting, and to leverage existing laws to rein in illegal conduct.
“Rate of Return Equals Cost of Capital" sheds light on how investor-owned utilities (IOUs) overcharge ratepayers and offers concrete recommendations to ensure rates are fair and aligned with public interest.
Big Tech On Trial tracks six key federal and state antitrust cases pending against Big Tech firms and maps out each step of the litigation.
"How to Fix Flying: A New Approach to Regulating the Airline Industry" provides a comprehensive set of policy options to address the ongoing crisis in the airline industry.
"The Case Against Live Nation-Ticketmaster" spells out how antitrust enforcers can restore competition in the live events industry.
Our Events
Engage with the Economic Liberties team and our network of policymakers, academics, journalists, and activists at upcoming events.
May 21, 2024 / Virtual or In Person
2024 Anti-Monopoly Summit
Join Economic Liberties and partners from across the anti-monopoly movement for the 2024 Anti-Monopoly Summit in Washington, D.C.
February 19, 2025 / Virtual
Break Up Big Medicine: Eliminating Conflicts of Interest to Lower Costs and Improve U.S. Healthcare
Join the American Economic Liberties Project on February 19 from 12:00-1:00 PM ET to hear from Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04), patients, healthcare industry business owners and workers about why it’s time to break up big medicine to save taxpayers and businesses
August 28, 2024 / Virtual
How the Google Antitrust Trials Could Save the Future of Journalism
On August 28th at 1pm EST, join the American Economic Liberties Project for a virtual event to discuss what Google's recent antitrust loss and upcoming adtech trial will mean for the future of journalism.
March 12, 2025 / Virtual
Virtual Workshop: How States Can Rein In Utility Profiteering
On Wednesday, March 12 at 11:00am ET / 10:00am CT, join the American Economic Liberties Project for a virtual workshop on how states can challenge utilities monopolies’ political power and deliver monthly savings to ratepayers.
March 20, 2024 / Virtual
Private Rights of Action: How Consumers, Workers, & Businesses are Fighting Corp Power in the Courts
Join the American Economic Liberties Project and the Committee to Support Antitrust Laws for a virtual conversation on the ways in which the private sector is tackling corporate power on March 20 at 2:00 PM ET.
January 23, 2024 / Virtual
Swifties’ Revenge: The Case for Breaking Up Live Nation/Ticketmaster
On January 23rd at 1:00 PM ET, join the American Economic Liberties Project to discuss, “The Case for Breaking Up Live Nation/Ticketmaster.”
In the News
Keep up to date on the latest news about and opinions from the Economic Liberties team.
In Democracy Journal, Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Nidhi Hegde explains why the anti-monopoly movement's victories and the vision of leaders like FTC Chair Lina Khan, Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and CFPB Director Rohit Chopra should serve as the playbook for future economic agendas.
Economic Liberties' Managing Editor Helaine Olen breaks down how corporate concentration could be driving the high price of essential food like eggs and why enforcers and policymakers should immediately start investigating the market and leveling the playing field for smaller suppliers.
In Governing, Director of State and Local Policy Pat Garofalo explains how banning mandatory and deceptive junk fees is a surefire political win for state lawmakers looking to ease the burden on Americans' pocketbooks and protect them from being ripped off.
Economic Liberties' Director of Policy and Advocacy Morgan Harper spoke to Marty Schladen about the campaign to Break Up Big Medicine and end the conflicts of interest at the heart of this industry.
Economic Liberties' Research Director Matt Stoller joined WBUR On Point to reflect on the Biden Administration's antitrust victories and efforts to tackle monopoly power across the economy.
Rethink Trade Director Lori Wallach spoke with the Washington Post about the Trump administration's latest round of tariffs and whether they would actually be effective at curbing the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs into the U.S.