Geoffrey Manne
President and Founder of the International Center for Law & Economics and former brief staffer at the FTC; argued against breaking up big tech emphasizing the consumer welfare standard and risks of heavy-handed remedies.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 53min
Tech Titans or Tyrants: Should the U.S. Government Break Up Big Tech?
In this thought-provoking discussion, Bharat Ramamurti, former Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, and Matt Stoller, an expert on monopoly power, argue for breaking up Big Tech due to its overwhelming influence on competition and democracy. On the other side, Geoffrey Manne from the International Center for Law & Economics and Jennifer Huddleston from the Cato Institute caution against such measures, warning they could harm consumer welfare and innovation. The debate dives into historical precedents, market power, and the implications for civic life.
Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 7min
The Economist's POV On Remedies For Google's Ad Tech Monopoly
Geoffrey Manne, a leading antitrust scholar and founder of the International Center for Law and Economics, dives into the complexities of Google's advertising tech monopoly. He discusses the historical success of forced divestitures and the implications of potential remedies for competition. Manne explores how market definitions affect legal outcomes and critiques the recent courtroom strategies. He also addresses the intricate balance between publisher and advertiser interests, forecasting the likelihood of structural divestitures versus tailored remedies.
