Delve into the intriguing world of tech acquisitions and antitrust scrutiny with John Tamny, Senior Fellow at the Market Institute. Tamny examines the EU’s attempt to thwart Amazon’s purchase of iRobot, drawing parallels to the current FTC under Lina Khan’s leadership. Speculating on what could have been if Khan had Read more…
Amidst a charged Presidential race, the left is undergoing a transformative internal shift centered around the Abundance Agenda. This movement challenges traditional progressivism by prioritizing the well-being of the middle and working class, advocating for reduced regulations, and potentially aligning with libertarians. Market Institute President Charles Sauer breaks down the Read more…
Ohio Representative and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan’s distinctive approach to GOP leadership, emphasized by his strategic focus on oversight and a unique stance on antitrust, as well as legislative efforts like the Free Speech Protection Act, underscores his commitment to shaping policies in alignment with constitutional values and Read more…
In 2023, Taylor Swift’s concert tour saw overwhelming demand, with fans willing to pay over $1,000 for tickets. Market Institute Senior Fellow John Tamny explores Swift’s ingenious solution to this high-demand problem: she filmed her closing shows at SoFi Stadium and had the concert film, “Eras Tour,” screened in theaters. Read more…
In the early days of the internet, Kimbal Musk and his brother Elon faced skepticism from the president of the Toronto Star who couldn’t fathom the idea of computerized information replacing the phone book. This story serves as a reminder that executives often fail to grasp the evolving nature of Read more…
A coalition of conservative groups including the Market Institute has sent a letter to GOP leaders in Congress, urging them to scrutinize the actions of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under the leadership of Chair Lina Khan, a Biden appointee. The letter criticizes the FTC’s lawsuits against American companies, particularly Read more…
Market Institute Senior Fellow John Tamny has a new article in Real Clear Markets on the latest attacks from Lina Khan and the Financial Trade Commission. He draws comparisons between Henry Ford’s creation of the mass automobile market with the Model T and Jeff Bezos’ transformation of e-commerce through Amazon. Read more…
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the wisdom of Arthur Blank, co-founder of The Home Depot, resonates powerfully: “If you don’t change, you are a dead duck.” Blank’s words capture the essence of entrepreneurial spirit and the driving force behind the remarkable success story of The Home Depot, which thrived Read more…
Seventy conservative organizations have come together to address a pressing concern, culminating in a joint letter directed towards Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan. In this letter, they express their strong reservations and concerns regarding the proposed policies under her leadership. Specifically, these policies have been described as highly Read more…
The Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article in Real Clear Markets on new antitrust guidelines released by the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice. He writes: “The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently unveiled revised antitrust guidelines. The Read more…