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Antitrust, Boomer Style

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The DOJ's Victory: Stopping the JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Merger

This chapter discusses the Department of Justice's successful intervention in the merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, which would have resulted in higher prices for travelers. It explores the different perspectives on antitrust and the dynamics between the DOJ and the Federal Trade Commission. The chapter also touches on the presence of sexism and ageism in the treatment of a female professional in the field of antitrust.

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