In response to rising prices, President Biden has formed a strike force to combat what he deems “unfair and illegal pricing.” Tasked with holding corporations accountable for excessive price hikes, this initiative raises significant concerns about government overreach and economic freedom. At our think tank, we believe that economic growth Read more…
As Congress prepares to vote on the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), it’s crucial to look beyond its seemingly noble intentions. While the bill purports to protect children from online harms, its provisions pose a significant threat to free speech and digital freedom. Below, Market Institute President Charles Sauer delves Read more…
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…
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…
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 new article at Real Clear Markets Market Institute Senior Fellow Norm Singleton draws attention to a TAC article by Daniel Hanley, a senior legal analyst at the Open Markets Institute, advocating for the revival of the Robinson-Patman Act under the leadership of Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan. Read more…
In a recent article published in Real Clear Markets, Market Institute President Charles Sauer sheds light on Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren’s controversial stance regarding the proposed acquisition between Amazon and iRobot. Despite the potential adverse effects on local jobs, Senator Warren advocated for federal intervention to block the deal, demonstrating Read more…
In today’s bustling e-commerce landscape, hotel bookings constitute a significant 15 percent of all U.S. online transactions, with over 500 bookings occurring every minute. Despite the evident advantages of direct bookings with hotels, the dominance of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Expedia and Bookings, controlling 90 percent of the online Read more…