Publications
Open Markets Europe director Max von Thun argued in this co-written article that Europe has an opportunity to counter concentrated tech power and assert global economic leadership by aligning digital markets with democratic values and deeper economic integration
Read MoreTransportation analyst Arnav Rao argues that repeated global supply chain shocks now intensified by maritime disruptions expose the failure of U.S. policy to balance efficiency with resilience, underscoring the need for long-term public investment and antimonopoly industrial strategy in shipbuilding.
Read MoreIn this issue, we explore how states are stepping in to regulate private equity firms, whose investment practices are increasingly hurting local communities.
Read MoreThe Open Markets Institute, Open Markets Institute Europe and Center for Journalism and Liberty at Open Markets were deeply grateful for the opportunity to participate in the 2025 Proton Lifetime Charity Fundraiser, organized by the Proton Foundation.
Read MoreOMI praised U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and his colleagues for introducing the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act, landmark legislation to curb corporate price discrimination and restore fair competition for small businesses across the country.
Read MoreIn testimony submitted to the Illinois House Labor & Commerce Committee, Sandeep Vaheesan emphasized the far-reaching harms caused by non-compete agreements and the urgent need for a comprehensive ban.
Read MoreLegal director Sandeep Vaheesan explains that despite weakening federal antitrust leadership, enforcement can continue through state attorneys general and private actors, underscoring that the broader antimonopoly movement does not depend solely on the executive branch.
Read MoreOpen Markets legal director Sandeep Vaheesan makes a case for expanding public ownership in the U.S. electric power sector, arguing it‘s the best way to secure affordable energy and decarbonization.
Read MoreIn this issue, we explore the sobering lessons of the last big railroad merger to evaluate the proposal to merge Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.
Read MoreDr. Courtney Radsch, director of the Center for Journalism and Liberty at Open Markets released the following statement concerning the news that Netflix has dropped its bid for Warner Brothers Discovery and by default, enabled Paramount to advance its own offer.
Read MoreIn this issue, we explore how Google’s proprietary AI chips will do little to dent Nvidia’s monopoly over the industry. We also released a new playbook to help state policymakers stop the encroachment of private equity into child care..
Read MoreLegal director Sandeep Vaheesan speaks on how union-busting should be treated as an illegal monopolistic practice under antitrust law because it gives firms an unfair competitive advantage by violating workers’ rights and undermining law-abiding rivals
Read MoreThe Open Markets Institute alongside Community Change/Action, National Women’s Law Center, and Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund released The Children Before Profits State Playbook, which equips state and local organizers, advocates, and policymakers with practical tools to address the risks posed by the growing role of private equity in U.S. child care markets.
Read MoreThe Children Before Profits State Playbook is a joint project of Community Change, National Women’s Law Center, Open Markets Institute, and Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund. It equips state and local organizers, advocates, and policymakers with practical tools to address the risks posed by the growing role of private equity in U.S. child care markets.
Read MoreThe Open Markets Institute, Balanced Economy Project, Rebalance Now, and SOMO released condemned the European Commission’s decision to allow Google to acquire cloud security firm, Wiz, against expert recommendations for a deeper assessment of the deal.
Read MoreLegal director Sandeep Vaheesan emphasizes that Europe doesn’t need to copy America’s model to be competitive; it should double down on strong competition policy to avoid the economic imbalances and harms baked into the US approach.
Read MoreIn this issue, we explore the legal and economic impact of OpenAI’s deals to lock up supply of memory chips.
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