Capitol Forum: Block the Spirit/Frontier Airlines Merger Argues Shahid Naeem
March 31, 2022 — Economic Liberties’ Policy Analyst Shahid Naeem joined Capitol Forum to discuss the proposed merger between Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines, explaining why regulators must block this merger.
Financial Times: Amazon closes $8.45bn deal to acquire film studio MGM
March 17, 2022 — On the heels of news that Amazon closed on its deal to acquire MGM studios, Senior Policy Analyst Krista Brown shared her thoughts with Financial Times about the ways antitrust officials can still hold Amazon accountable for the wide range of anti-competitive tactics they use.
POLITICO: U.S. antitrust enforcers won’t challenge Amazon’s MGM deal, dashing hopes of monopoly critics
March 17, 2022 — Following the FTC’s decision to not challenge Amazon’s acquisition of MGM Studios, Economic Liberties explained to POLITICO the agency can challenge the deal at any time if it determines it is harming competition.
The Hill: Democrats introduce bill to give FTC, DOJ power to block, break up mergers
March 16, 2022 — Following Sen. Warren and Rep. Jones’ introduction of the Prohibiting Anticompetitive Mergers Act, Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller told The Hill just how important this bill is for taking on the record-shattering merger frenzy.
BNN Bloomberg: Researcher says corporate profiteering is driving inflation, especially in meat
March 15, 2022 — Economic Liberties’ Research Director Matt Stoller joined BNN Bloomberg to discuss the corporate power crisis at the heart of inflation.