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.
How State Legislatures Can Protect Key Biden Consumer Protection and Small Business Rules
December 5, 2024 — This joint memo with the Consumer Federation of America Progress details ten policies based on FTC and CFPB actions that state legislatures can adopt.
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.
Quick Fixes to Lock in Wins for Workers: How States Can Preserve New Federal Protections
November 26, 2024 — In this brief, Economic Liberties and partner organizations share recommendations on how state policymakers can move quickly to enact recent federal worker wins at the state level in order to protect working families against losing these safeguards.
Google Broke Internet Search. It’s Time to Break Up Google.
November 18, 2024 — In this paper, Economic Liberties lays out a detailed framework of structural and behavioral remedies to address Google's illegal monopolization of search markets and foster a fair, competitive digital ecosystem.
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.