Navigating Consumer Choice and Antitrust in the Digital Age

This chapter explores the complexities of consumer choice in the digital market, particularly focusing on Google's dominance as the default search engine. It addresses the inertia consumers face with defaults, the implications of potential breakups of tech monopolies, and the strategic dynamics among major players like Microsoft and Apple. Additionally, the discussion examines the impact of regulatory scrutiny on innovation, competition, and the financial arrangements influencing these tech giants.