Publications
The Open Markets Institute Europe Director Max von Thun released the following statement with regard to the United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) issuing of provisional findings from its investigation into Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Read MoreIn this issue, we dissect the Department of Justice’s painstakingly constructed case against Google for the illegal stranglehold it maintains over the digital advertising market and in doing so, explain how the ad tech market works.
Read MoreA ban on non-competes will help Latino communities thrive in both blue- and white-collar jobs.
Read MoreReporter Karina Montoya shows how non-competes can disproportionally affect Latino workers in different sectors.
Read MoreThe Open Markets Institute legal director Sandeep Vaheesan led a release of the following Amicus Brief regarding the illegal and deceptive work practices of Amazon, backing The District of Columbia’s appeal of their dismissed lawsuit.
Read MoreThe Open Markets Institute executive director Barry Lynn released the following statement on the Department of Justice’s intent to bring suit against Google parent company, Alphabet, over its monopolization of digital advertising.
Read MoreLegal director Sandeep Vaheesan urges on the much needed proposal by the FTC to ban non-compete clauses across all US industries.
Read MoreChief economist Brian Callaci contributes a strong scoped essay on the fluctuations of employment and wages in the labor market, and the connection to Union power.
Read MoreIn this issue, we look at how the antimonopoly struggle will play out this year on an international, national, and state level. We also see our advocacy come to fruition in the FTC’s proposal to ban non-competes.
Read MoreOpen Markets Institute and Food & Water Watch this week submitted joint comments on the USDA’s proposed Packers and Stockyards rules.
Read MoreSenior legal analyst Daniel Hanley elaborates on a pertinent issue in the entertainment industry. Ticketmaster dominates the ticketing services, causing chaos with consumers attempting to purchase attendance to shows.
Read MoreExecutive director Barry Lynn publishes an explanatory article in the Washington Monthly on supply chains within the Biden Administration’s international policies and chokepoint strategy.
Read MoreThe Open Markets Institute executive director Barry Lynn featured his piece in the Washington Monthly laying out the next steps for the United States on industrial policy, to liberate from shackles of corporate monopolization.
Read MorePolicy Director Phillip Longman puts out a publication on how discounting led to inflation, shortages, and inequality.
Read MoreThe Open Markets Institute Policy Director Phillip Longman explains why political demand is growing for renewed enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act.
Read MoreThe Open Markets Institute Legal Director Sandeep Vaheesan released the following statement applauding the FTC’s decision to propose a ban on non-compete clauses and functionally similar contracts for all workers.
Read MoreThe Open Markets Institute led a letter to the Surface Transportation Board alongside ten other public interest groups and allies, urging the board to oppose the merger between major rail carriers Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern that is currently under evaluation.
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