The European Approach Doesn't Work

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CNN's John Sutter says the European approach to Facebook doesn't work. He argues that Americans need an American remedy, which could include new laws on ad prices. The problem is people are uncomfortable with how big and powerful these companies are, but they don't have the language to articulate that discomfort," he says.

Ben and James discuss the FTC’s decision to block the acquisition of Harry’s Razors, the DTC market, and the difference between being a monopoly and being too big.

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