How Policymakers Can Stop Monopoly Price Hikes
April 8, 2022 — With mounting evidence that corporate power is a key contributing factor to record-high inflation, Economic Liberties today released model legislation designed to stop large corporations from illegally colluding to raise prices or keep wages down.
New York SB 933A: Protecting Workers and Small Businesses from Dominant Corporations
January 12, 2021 — We break down New York's 933A, legislation that, if passed, will provide New Yorkers with important new protections from the abuses of dominant corporations.
To Save Jobs and Slow Inequality, Stop the Merger Frenzy
January 11, 2021 — "Stop the Merger Frenzy" breaks down the economic consequences of some of the biggest mergers in 2021 and outlines solutions for policymakers to address this corporate consolidation.
Factsheet: Strengthening Democracy at the FTC
December 22, 2021 — In a letter to Federal Trade Commission staff, Chair Lina Khan laid out a vision to “further democratize the agency” by “recognizing the agency as a public body whose work shapes the distribution of power and opportunity across our economy.” Our latest factsheet documents Chair Khan's efforts to usher in this new era of democratization and consensus-building.
A Better Foundation: Addressing Consolidation in the Cement and Concrete Industries to Secure Low-Carbon Alternatives
November 3, 2021 —“A Better Foundation" analyzes the structure of the cement and concrete industries, and documents the structural barriers preventing innovative companies from producing greener products.