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532. Do You Know Who Owns Your Vet?

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Unpacking Antitrust: Labor Competition and Private Equity's Impact

This chapter explores the implications of the Sherman Act on labor and competition within the publishing and pet care sectors, particularly highlighting a case where a merger was blocked due to its potential harm to labor market competition. It also discusses the nuanced effects of private equity buyouts on worker wages and conditions, illustrating the complexities of antitrust enforcement.

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