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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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.
"Reshoring and Restoring: CHIPS Implementation for a Competitive Semiconductor Industry" lays out how policymakers can ensure the success of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act.
"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.
The Wall Street Grumble tracks the many editorials, opeds, and letters to the editor published in the WSJ that raise concerns about FTC Chair Lina Khan's enforcement record.
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.
"Why We Should Ban PBM Rebates" explains how eliminating pharmacy benefit manager rebates would lower drug prices for patients.
Our Events
Engage with the Economic Liberties team and our network of policymakers, academics, journalists, and activists at upcoming events.
May 4, 2023 / Virtual or In Person
President Biden Joins 2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit
Join Economic Liberties and partners from across the anti-monopoly movement for the 2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit in Washington, D.C.
October 27, 2022 / Virtual
“Thinking Big” with Rana Foroohar
Join us for our latest “Thinking Big” discussion on Thursday, October 27 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT with Rana Foroohar for a conversation on global resiliency, prosperity, and democracy.
October 6, 2022 / Virtual
Big Tech’s “Digital Trade” Attack on Working People & Labor Rights
On October 6 at 2:00 p.m. ET, join Rethink Trade for a town hall discussion with Rep. Ro Khanna, Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien, and Rethink Trade Director Lori Wallach.
September 27, 2022 / Zoom
“Thinking Big” with Kathryn Judge
Join us as we talk with Professor Kathryn Judge for the next installment of “Thinking Big” series. We'll discuss what happens when power shifts from producers and consumers to the middlemen that connect them.
May 4, 2023 / Virtual or In Person
2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit
Join Economic Liberties and partners from across the anti-monopoly movement for the 2023 Anti-Monopoly Summit in Washington, D.C.
September 13, 2022 / Virtual
Tools for Reforming Antitrust Policy: A Guide for State Lawmakers to Challenge Corporate Power
On September 13 at 12:00 p.m. ET, join the American Economic Liberties Project and MN AG Keith Ellison for a discussion about the tools state and local officials can use to crack down on corporate power & reform antitrust policy.
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 Sarah Miller reflects on President Biden’s SOTU message, outlines how the President can deliver the populist policy agenda he laid out in his address, and walks through why it's smart politics.
Economic Liberties' Senior Policy Analyst Krista Brown talked with NBC News' Hallie Jackson about the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on Live Nation-Ticketmaster.
In Washington Post, Economic Liberties' Senior Legal Counsel Katie Van Dyck explains why DOJ's suit against Google is an important step toward dismantling an ad tech monopoly.
Economic Liberties' Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel Bill McGee talked with NBC News about why the days of flying being fun are long over.
Economic Liberties' Research Director Matt Stoller joined VICE News' Waypoint Radio to discuss the proposed Microsoft-Activision merger.
Rethink Trade Director Lori Wallach spoke with The Nation about how Big Pharma lobbyists and corporate giants have caused needless deaths and pushed people around the world into poverty.