A push in Congress to ban Tiktok under the guise of national security concerns is picking up steam. Market Institute President Charles Sauer is pushing back in a new article at Real Clear Markets citing the extreme irony of creating an internet fire wall to block out a Chinese tech 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…
In the realm of healthcare politics, a glaring power dynamic emerges: giant corporations, notably hospitals, wield disproportionate influence over policy decisions and spending. A new article in Inside Sources by Charles Sauer explores the contentious issue of “Site Neutral” payment reform, revealing how this policy discrepancy enables hospitals to charge Read more…
In “Free Markets Under Attack from the Left and Right.” we examine the growing threats to free-market principles emanating from both ends of the political spectrum. From the use of the term “woke” capitalism to the resurgence of authoritarian tendencies, our paper sheds light on the challenges facing individual liberty and economic Read more…
In the aftermath of the tragic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the spotlight has once again turned to the state of America’s railroads and the proposed legislation aiming to improve safety measures within the industry. However, as time has passed, it’s become increasingly apparent that the policies being touted Read more…
In the world of politics and governance, burying contentious news under the rug is a practiced art. It’s a strategy often employed by officials to slip unfavorable announcements under the radar of public scrutiny. One common tactic? Releasing such news at times when attention is elsewhere, like late on a Read more…
In a recent turn of events, Senator Bernie Sanders has raised eyebrows by calling for the subpoena of two drug company CEOs, sparking both curiosity and concern. Market Institute President Charles Sauer’s new article in Townhall delves into Sanders’ unconventional tactics, questioning the wisdom of his confrontational approach to the Read more…
Norm Singleton, Senior Fellow at the Market Institute, dissects the changing face of the Republican Party in a new, insightful article at Real Clear Markets. From the delicate balance between populism and ideology to the nuanced approach towards big tech, Singleton provides a clear perspective on the ongoing transformation within Read more…