In President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget, one of the most controversial proposals is a $389 million increase for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), representing an 11% boost. Critics argue that the FTC, under Chair Lina Khan, is mismanaging resources and pursuing a radical agenda that deviates from traditional antitrust Read more…
Academic Professor Jeffery Tyler Syck has sparked controversy by urging conservatives to reevaluate their stance on free markets and limited government, advocating for a reinterpretation of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal as a constitutional milestone. Market Institute Senior Fellow Norm Singleton has a response in a new piece for The Libertarian Read more…
In a new analysis by Norm Singleton, a Senior Fellow at The Market Institute, and featured in Real Clear Markets, uncovers the alarming trend of regulatory agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) aiding and abetting union agendas. The recent unveiling of a “universal proxy” rule by the SEC Read more…
In a realm where aspirations often clash with the pragmatic demands of governance, it’s crucial to navigate the delicate balance between visionary ideals and practical execution. Charles Sauer’s newest article in The Washington Examiner highlights a poignant example of this collision, spotlighting how the fanciful ambitions of a state administration Read more…
As advocates for free-market principles, it’s imperative to scrutinize the actions of regulatory bodies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), especially when they intervene in corporate mergers. A recent article by Market Institute Senior Fellow Norm Singleton challenges the FTC’s decision to block the merger between Kroger and Albertsons, two Read more…
For advocates of free markets, the role of government in regulating markets is a crucial battleground where principles of individual freedom clash with centralized control. Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article in Real Clear Markets that examines how Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Kennedy’s views on market Read more…
Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article in Real Clear Markets taking on FTC Chair Lina Khan’s current interpretation of the business landscape and the role the government should play in regulating it. He writes: “Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan recently spoke at the Carnegie Endowment Read more…
The rise of Hipster Neo-Brandeisianism signals a profound shift in antitrust enforcement, championing a more assertive approach to curb corporate power and promote broader societal goals. Market Institute President Charles Sauer takes a look at the regulatory overreach in a new article at Real Clear Markets. Led by figures like FTC Chair Read more…
In a new commentary at Real Clear Markets, John Tamny, Senior Fellow at Market Institute, critiques the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) pursuit of Meta, formerly Facebook, highlighting its misguided approach to competition in a dynamic market. Tamny argues that the FTC’s allegations of monopoly power overlook the essence of entrepreneurship, Read more…
In a recent State of the City address, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City ignited controversy by labeling social media as a “public health crisis” for children. Market Institute President Charles Sauer, a staunch advocate for free markets and individual liberty, challenges this narrative in his latest article in Read more…