Ioana Marinesc

Ioana Marinescu, a principal economist at the DOJ's Antitrust Division and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, dives deep into the evolving landscape of antitrust in America. She discusses the impact of monopolies on pricing and innovation, with case studies like the Penguin Random House merger. Marinescu explores how corporate concentration affects wages and competition, emphasizing the critical role of antitrust in fiscal health. The conversation also touches on the implications for tech companies and labor markets, highlighting the need for robust enforcement.