Capitalisn't The Evolution of Antitrust: From Brandeis To Biden
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Aug 17, 2023 In this podcast, the hosts discuss the evolving views on antitrust and the recent changes made by the Biden administration. They explore the founding moment of antitrust law in the United States and the exploitation of vague regulations. The link between monopolies and authoritarianism is examined, as well as the concentration of power and its impact on democracy. The history of antitrust enforcement, price fixing cases, and merger regulation are discussed. The decline of monopolization cases and the challenges of litigation in this area are also explored. The lack of corporate accountability and the importance of democratic values in economic decision-making are emphasized.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Founding Moment of Antitrust Law
01:55 • 14min
The Evolution of Antitrust: From Brandeis To Biden
15:46 • 3min
Monopoly, Authoritarianism, and the Concentration of Power
18:48 • 14min
The Evolution of Antitrust Enforcement and the Need for Tougher Merger Regulation
32:27 • 5min
Antitrust: Monopolization Cases and Economic Undermining
37:53 • 4min
Corporate Power, Antitrust Enforcement, and the Role of Economists
42:07 • 3min