The debate about the role of government in regulating monopolies is getting more heated by the day. How do historical concepts of "monopoly" fit into the discussion? Veteran antitrust scholar, practitioner, and author Barry Hawk joins Alicia Downey and Matt Reynolds to discuss his latest foray into legal history in his new book, "Monopoly in America." Listen to this episode to learn about how popular conceptions of monopoly and "monopolizers" evolved long before the passage of modern U.S. antitrust laws.
With special guest:
Barry E. Hawk
Related Links:
Barry E. Hawk, Monopoly in America (Juris 2022)
Hosted by:
Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Matthew Reynolds, Huth Reynolds LLP
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