Morgan’s Monopoly Digest – June 2024
June, 2024 — December 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.
Antimonopoly Proposals for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
May 29, 2024 — This memo lays out a roadmap for Congress to reintroduce competition back into the defense industrial base, into federal contracting, and into the markets for services offered to American servicemembers and veterans through this year's National Defense Authorization Act.
Comment to the FTC and HHS on the Role of GPOs and Drug Wholesalers in America’s Drug Shortage Crisis
April 30, 2024 — Economic Liberties submitted the attached comment in response to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Health and Human Services’ joint request for information regarding the role of group purchasing organizations (GPOs) and drug wholesalers in America’s ongoing drug shortage crisis. The comment explains how GPOs contribute to shortages by pushing the price of generic drugs lower, imposing restricting and inflexible contract terms on medical providers, and undermine competition in pharmaceutical markets.
Medicare Advantage and Vertical Consolidation in Health Care
April 28, 2024 — This paper details the causes and costs of the new frontier of vertical healthcare consolidation and offers a
set of solutions to address it.
Morgan’s Monopoly Digest – April 2024
April, 2024 — December 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.
Myth vs. Fact: The Kroger-Albertsons Merger
March 29, 2024 — This fact sheet covers key economic research and investigative fact-finding relevant to the Kroger-Albertsons merger, dispelling common myths about the deal's impact on competition, food prices and access, and labor.