Tag: Breakup

Breaking up American “Big Tech” companies has in recent years been a topic of much discussion by policymakers and legislators across the political spectrum....

By John Kwoka & Tommaso Valletti1   I. Introduction Many features of antitrust policy continue to reflect strongly held priors rather than good economics and evidence. For...

In this edition of CPI Talks we have the pleasure of speaking with Catherine Tucker, the Sloan Distinguished Professor of Management and a Professor...

“Break ‘em up with antitrust” is a popular and surging political drumbeat. This essay argues for a closer look at history and experience. They...

Antitrust and policy circles are abuzz with calls against the power, monopoly and other, held by large firms. If one is worried about a...

Mergers are surging, enforcement is changing, but one element of competition practice remains remarkably stable. A divestiture can save a deal otherwise destined for...

The current debate about antitrust divestitures has focused on how combining business units under the same corporate umbrella can allow digital platforms to favor...