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Monopoly Round-Up: Does the Left Have Trouble with Making Things in America?
On the weekend of "No Kings," it's worth asking if the Democrats have anything to say about political economy. Also, airlines impose fees for reclining…
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China Forces Scott Bessent to Embrace Anti-Monopoly Tactics
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is now taking emergency action to address Chinese monopoly power. He won't admit it, but Lina Khan and the…
Oct 17
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Monopoly Round-Up: Will the Trade War Pop the AI Bubble?
Tech monopolies have created an AI bubble that could take down the economy. China just threatened to pop it. What happens now? Plus, the Pope dons his…
Oct 13
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How Obamacare and Trump Foster Economic Termites in Our Hospital System
'Value-based care' from the ACA, combined with Trump's poor merger policy, is creating economic termites in all sorts of places. PE giant Silver Lake is…
Oct 9
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How to Overturn an Oligarchy
We've had some real victories. The FTC is looking into fire truck monopolization, California passed a law against coercion machines, and lobbyists took…
Oct 8
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Monopoly Round-Up: Soy Boy America
China refuses to buy U.S. soybeans, causing all sorts of problems. But why can't U.S. farmers grow something other than soybeans? Plus, gamers offer a…
Oct 6
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Wall Street Gets to Keep Its Government Open
The Antitrust Division and FTC have suspended merger challenges, but not merger approvals. It's weird how 'government shutdowns' don't close the parts…
Oct 1
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Monopoly Round-Up: U.S. Farmers Revolt Over Trump's Argentina Bailout
The White House, facing angry farmers over a bailout of their competitors in Argentina, is trying to offer favors. Like cracking down on agri-business…
Sep 29
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