WNYC – On The Media: How Ticketmaster Took Over Live Music
February 3, 2023 — Economic Liberties' Krista Brown and Moe Tkacik joined WNYC's On The Media podcast to unpack how the grunge band Pearl Jam tried to take on Ticketmaster's monopoly power in the 1990s.
Financial Times: How the US fell out of love with flying
February 2, 2023 — Economic Liberties Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel Bill McGee explains to Financial Times how consolidation is to blame for the decline of the air travel industry.
Statement on Brian Deese’s Departure From White House National Economic Council
February 2, 2023 — In response to news that Brian Deese, a champion of President Biden’s competition agenda, is stepping down from his role as Director of the National Economic Council, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
CFPB Stands Up to the Credit Card Cartel
February 1, 2023 — In response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new proposed rule to rein in excessive credit card late fees, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
CNBC: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau targets excessive credit card fees in new rule proposal
February 1, 2023 — Economic Liberties' Policy Analyst Shahid Naeem talked with CNBC about the CFPB’s fight against rip-off junk fees.