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 world of economics, the concept of the “Invisible Hand” remains elusive to those skeptical of free-market principles, yet its influence is ubiquitous. Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article in The American Spectator that delves into the dichotomy between the proponents of self-interest and free markets, 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…
The Market Institute Senior Fellow Norm Singleton has a new article in Real Clear Markets recounting the latest events surrounding the House Judiciary Committee’s investigation of Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan. He writes: “Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan recently wrote House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan accusing the Committee of Read more…
The Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article in Real Clear Markets on EU Commissioner Thierry Breton’s view on his role as “the enforcer” through the Digital Services Act (DSA). Concerns arise over the Biden Administration’s stance on online censorship, with Lina Khan’s involvement and U.S. government silence. Read more…