Senator Amy Klobuchar takes on Apple with antitrust law

In 'Antitrust: Taking on Monopoly Power from the Gilded Age to the Digital Age', Amy Klobuchar provides a comprehensive history of the antitrust movement in America, from the Gilded Age to the present day. She argues for reforms to strengthen antitrust laws and prevent monopolies, highlighting their impact on consumers and innovation. The book covers historical figures like Theodore Roosevelt and discusses current challenges in tech and pharmaceutical industries.

First published in 1978, 'The Antitrust Paradox: A Policy at War With Itself' is a influential book that has significantly impacted the interpretation and application of antitrust law. Bork argues that antitrust suits often adversely affect consumers by encouraging costly protection for inefficient and uncompetitive small businesses. The book is divided into three parts, covering theoretical foundations, applications to various antitrust issues such as mergers and vertical market restrictions, and a summation of how the law should be enforced. Bork advocates for a consumer welfare model, emphasizing the importance of economic analysis in antitrust policy and enforcement.

Lina Khan's "Amazon's Antitrust Paradox" is a critical examination of Amazon's business practices and their implications for antitrust law. Khan argues that traditional antitrust analysis is inadequate for addressing the unique challenges posed by dominant digital platforms like Amazon. She challenges the prevailing focus on consumer welfare, suggesting that it fails to account for the long-term harms of market dominance. Khan's work has been highly influential in shaping the debate surrounding antitrust enforcement in the digital economy. Her book has been praised for its insightful analysis and its call for a more robust approach to regulating powerful tech companies.