The Battle for Fair Competition

This chapter examines the contentious legal fight over Microsoft's $69 billion merger with Activision Blizzard, led by the Federal Trade Commission's efforts to block the deal. It highlights the changing landscape of antitrust enforcement under FTC Chair Lena Kahn, focusing on a broader definition of economic harm. The chapter also discusses the implications of this case for future corporate mergers in the tech industry and reflects on the challenges the FTC faces in pursuing aggressive regulatory actions.