Prof G Markets Breaking Down the Google Monopoly Ruling — ft. Rebecca Allensworth
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Aug 12, 2024 
Rebecca Allensworth, an expert in antitrust law and Associate Dean for Research at Vanderbilt University, joins the discussion to unpack the recent ruling that labels Google a monopoly. She explores the implications of this landmark decision for both Google and other big tech firms facing antitrust scrutiny. The conversation also touches on potential remedies and how this ruling could shift market dynamics in the tech industry, emphasizing the broader impacts on competition and consumer choice.
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