Antitrust and Competition
Some policymakers claim that lax antitrust enforcement has led to a decline in competition, especially among large digital platforms—and are proposing a wave of new regulatory restraints. Mercatus research shows how this response can slow the most dynamic parts of the economy. It promotes a better approach: a world of free markets where dynamic competition drives down the costs of goods and services, incentivizes innovation, and increases overall prosperity.
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