Regulating Competition in the Cloud and Beyond

This chapter explores the UK competition regulator's upcoming behavioral remedies targeting anti-competitive practices in the cloud infrastructure sector, primarily involving Amazon and Microsoft. It also discusses Google's potential exclusion from regulatory scrutiny, the implications of the Justice Department's calls for Google to divest its Chrome browser, and the complex interplay between corporate management and government regulations. Additionally, the chapter examines the political dynamics during the Trump transition period regarding Treasury Secretary selections, the impact of political contributions on cabinet appointments, and the challenges surrounding federal budget cuts.