Deep Dive 123 – Antitrust Investigations into Big Tech Companies
Aug 6, 2020 ·
1h 21m 20s
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American tech companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon are some of the most successful companies in the world. Recently, these companies have faced various criticisms, with some questioning if...
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American tech companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon are some of the most successful companies in the world. Recently, these companies have faced various criticisms, with some questioning if they are violating the antitrust laws. Antitrust investigations are ongoing by the DoJ, FTC, and the attorneys general of many states. On Wednesday, July 29, a Congressional hearing was held with the companies' CEOs on the question of online platforms and market power.
This live podcast explores what these investigations tell us about innovation and antitrust, as well as the current concerns regarding these firms' market power and conduct. Can current antitrust law and competition policy address this dynamic market? How might antitrust enforcement impact innovation? What do these investigations and calls to break up big tech companies tell us about the future of antitrust enforcement and competition policy?
Featuring:
- Thomas Hazlett, H.H. Macaulay Endowed Professor of Economics, Clemson College of Business
- Jennifer Huddleston, Director of Technology & Innovation Policy, American Action Forum
- Hal Singer, Managing Director, Econ One
Visit our website - www.RegProject.org - to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.
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This live podcast explores what these investigations tell us about innovation and antitrust, as well as the current concerns regarding these firms' market power and conduct. Can current antitrust law and competition policy address this dynamic market? How might antitrust enforcement impact innovation? What do these investigations and calls to break up big tech companies tell us about the future of antitrust enforcement and competition policy?
Featuring:
- Thomas Hazlett, H.H. Macaulay Endowed Professor of Economics, Clemson College of Business
- Jennifer Huddleston, Director of Technology & Innovation Policy, American Action Forum
- Hal Singer, Managing Director, Econ One
Visit our website - www.RegProject.org - to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.
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