The Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article in Real Clear Policy spotlighting the serious issues at the Federal Trade Commission, and specifically Jonathan Kanter, assistant attorney general for the Department of Justice Antitrust Division. “Two years ago, President Joe Biden laid out his administration’s antitrust agenda, a plan Read more…
The Market Institute President Charles Sauer as a new article in Real Clear Markets on a report the Federal Trade Commission has contacted large retailers regarding the pricing of soda drinks. He writes: “The Cola Wars 2.0 have begun, but this time they are on the same side. Coke and Read more…
The Market Institute Senior Fellow Norm Singleton has a new article in Real Clear Markets on the Microsoft-Activision merger and attempts by the Federal Trade Commission to stop it. He writes: “Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan is one of the most controversial of all of President Biden’s appointments. This is in Read more…
The Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article in Real Clear Markets highlighting the Federal Trade Commission’s cooperation with European regulators. He writes: “At a recent hearing of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan Read more…
The Market Institute has signed onto a letter with other free market organizations in support of the recently introduced Save the Local Business Act. This important legislation would protect our nation’s job creators against executive branch overreach that would upend workplace relationships nationwide, exacerbate staffing shortages, and add crippling legal Read more…
The Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article in Real Clear Markets. In recent years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been increasingly criticized for its overreach and excessive regulations, which are hindering economic growth, stifling innovation, and limiting consumer choices. In this article, Sauer explores how the Read more…
The Market Institute has a new paper out on train nationalization and over regulation. The rail industry has been a critical part of the United States’ infrastructure, transporting a significant portion of exports and freight. Despite heavy regulation, it remains a vital component of the country’s economic landscape. However, calls Read more…
The Market Institute Senior Fellow Norm Singleton has a new article in Real Clear Markets outlining why Congress needs to enforce oversight of the Federal Trade Commission after a string of disturbing actions and reports. He writes: “Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Board Member Christine Wilson, the board’s lone Republican, recently Read more…
The Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article in Real Clear Markets highlighting a disturbing trend among some conservatives – the embrace of government intervention into the free market. He writes: “The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a resolution opposing socialism in all its forms. The resolution was supported Read more…
The Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article this week in Real Clear Markets on a new bill introduced by Rep. James Comer (R-KY) that protects free speech by preventing government employees from using “… the employee’s official authority or influence to advocate that any third party, including a Read more…