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Bad Apple: The Trustbusters Target Big Tech

Many Happy Returns

CHAPTER

Antitrust Policy and Big Tech Companies

This chapter explores the implications of a more active antitrust policy on acquisitions and mergers, focusing on cases like Instagram and WhatsApp. It discusses the impact of monopolies on employee wages and investor returns, as well as the potential outcomes of government interventions, including company splits. The conversation raises concerns about big tech companies losing their innovative edge and facing market disruptions due to regulatory actions.

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