Morgan’s Monopoly Digest – December 2024
December 20, 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.
Predatory Pricing in Airlines: How Southwest Lowered Prices to Squeeze Out Competition in Hawaii
December 17, 2024 — In this report, Economic Liberties lays out the harms of predatory pricing in the airlines industry, exposing how Southwest’s aggressive below-cost pricing pushed Hawaiian Airlines to the brink, slashed their ability to compete, and consolidated the industry further to the detriment of the public interest.
Why Merge-to-Compete Arguments Are Contrary to the Letter and Spirit of Antitrust Laws and How Resulting Mergers Have Harmed the Public
December 11, 2024 — In this brief, Economic Liberties explains why the common "merge to compete" argument fails to hold up to reality--and legality under Supreme Court precedent.
Morgan’s Monopoly Digest – November 2024
November, 2024 — November 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.
Competition at a Crossroads: A Comparative Guide to Recent White House Records on Antimonopoly Policy
October 30, 2024 — In this report, we review the records of the Trump-Pence and Biden-Harris administrations, up through mid-October 2024, in fighting to halt—and ultimately reverse—America's monopoly crisis.