Geoff Manne

Geoff Manne, a legal and economic scholar, joins to dissect Judge Boasberg's recent ruling on the FTC's antitrust case against Meta. They humorously navigate the absurdities of antitrust arguments, highlighting how user demand shapes market definitions. Geoff explains that increased ads can indicate better targeting rather than monopolistic practices. They critique the FTC's market definitions and explore why including competitors like TikTok and YouTube undermines claims of Meta's monopoly. The conversation mixes legal analysis with sharp insights into modern tech markets.

In this engaging discussion, Geoff Manne, President of the International Center for Law & Economics and an antitrust law expert, dives into the Department of Justice's lawsuit against Apple. They explore Apple's closed ecosystem and its implications for consumer choice and competition. The conversation critiques the antitrust claims related to messaging services and examines the complexities of Apple's market power. They also ponder the potential consequences of a 'DoJ-designed smartphone' and what it could mean for innovation in the tech industry.