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The DOJ’s New Playbook: Labor Monopsony and the UHG/Amedisys Deal
Antitrust isn't just about consumer prices anymore—it’s about worker leverage. In this episode of EconWorks, we unpack the DOJ's landmark challenge to UnitedHealth Group’s acquisition of Amedisys. We…
Antitrust in the Digital Age: The Fight for the Buy Box
How does Amazon decide which sellers appear at the top of your search results? In this episode, we examine the role of marketplace ranking systems and the "Buy Box" in shaping competition. We discuss…
How the DOJ Stopped the Largest Healthcare Merger in History | EconWorks
The U.S. Department of Justice just forced the largest outpatient healthcare divestiture in history. But this wasn’t just a standard monopoly case—it was a battle over “stealth consolidation” and the…
The Hidden Power of the Buy Box: How Amazon Shapes Competition video
In the third episode of our series on FAANG antitrust, we dive into how Amazon's marketplace ranking systems influence which sellers consumers see first. Unlike traditional retail, digital platforms…
Leverage, Not Parity: The States' Plan for Ticketmaster
Can a group of states actually break up a national company? This episode dives into the ongoing litigation against Live Nation/Ticketmaster, exploring how states act as aggressive coalitions to…
Gatekeeping the Ecosystem
In this episode, we dive deep into the economic implications of Apple’s platform governance. While traditional antitrust focuses on price hikes, the digital era introduces new complexities: how a…
Why States are Suing Ticketmaster (And Why They Might Fail) video
When the Department of Justice settled its case against Ticketmaster, something unusual happened: the states didn't follow. In this video, we break down why 30+ states rejected the federal deal to…
The Apple Tax: How Platform Governance Controls the App Economy
Does Apple simply provide a platform, or does it govern a digital territory? In this second episode of our FAANG Antitrust Series, we move from search defaults to the walled garden of the iOS App…
How Supply Chains Raise Prices
Independent supermarkets in New York City are facing a new competitive threat, but it isn’t coming from the “big box” stores—it’s coming from the supply chain.When manufacturers like Mondelēz…
The End of Direct Delivery
What factors are contributing to the rising costs at your local independent grocery store? The answer might not be “inflation,” but a quiet shift in how food gets to the shelf.In this episode of…
Pre-Installed Power
In 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Google, alleging the company unlawfully maintained a monopoly in general search.But this isn’t your…
Tech Defaults: US v. Google
If Google Search is free, how can it be a monopoly? We’re breaking down the DOJ’s landmark case against Google and the high-stakes economics of "default" settings.In 2020, the U.S. Department of…
How Supply Chain Shifts Drive Up Grocery Bills
Independent supermarkets in New York City are facing a new competitive threat, but it isn’t coming from the "big box" stores—it’s coming from the supply chain.When manufacturers discontinue…
Economics of Your Grocery Bill
Why is your local independent grocery store getting more expensive? The answer might not be wholesale prices, but a quiet shift in how food gets to the shelf.In this episode of EconWorks, we examine…
The Antitrust File: Live Nation & Ticketmaster
The Ticketmaster Settlement: What Happens Next?If you’ve faced long online queues, massive fees, or presale crashes, you’ve felt the impact of a market under pressure. In 2024, the U.S. DOJ filed an…
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