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Command and control in California. Shocking.

In a move stupider even than Chicago’s foie gras and trans fat bans (on which see Thom here), California appears to be set to ban . . . wait for it . . . big TVs.  Environmentalists, those growing enemies of freedom and common sense everywhere, are pushing the ban because large-screen TVs use a ... Command and control in California. Shocking.

Babies-R-Us and the Case Against a Presumption of Illegality for Retailer-Initiated RPM

According to the Wall Street Journal, the FTC is investigating whether retailer Toys-R-Us has violated the antitrust laws by inducing certain manufacturers to set minimum resale prices for their products (i.e., to engage in resale price maintenance, or “RPM”). The Journal first reports that the Commission “is investigating whether [Toys-R-Us] may have violated an 11-year-old ... Babies-R-Us and the Case Against a Presumption of Illegality for Retailer-Initiated RPM

The Limits of Antitrust in the New Economy

Josh and I have just posted a draft of our new article, The Limits of Antitrust in the New Economy. We’ll be presenting it at the Searle Center Research Roundtable on the 25th Anniversary of Frank Easterbrook’s essential article, The Limits of Antitrust, next week. Here’s the abstract: This paper offers an opportunity to reflect ... The Limits of Antitrust in the New Economy

Response to Steve Salop on credit card antitrust

Steve’s post responding to me and Josh on antitrust exemptions and buyer cartels raised a number of interesting issues.   A few points in response: 1.  Constantine’s book is quite a measured look at the case (not).  I love how he risked everything — everything! — for the case.  He and the country’s other contingency fee ... Response to Steve Salop on credit card antitrust

Mark Your Calendars: TOTM Merger Guidelines Symposium

Due to a reader interest and a larger than expected number of expected submissions, the Truth on the Market Merger Guidelines Symposium is now a two day event: Monday October 26th and Tuesday October 27th. Participants: Because we are are now spread out over a few more days, feel free to aim for the 300-500 ... Mark Your Calendars: TOTM Merger Guidelines Symposium

Response to Comments on Antitrust Exemptions and Joint Monopsony Conduct to Countervail Monopoly Power

In response to my first post on joint monopsony conduct to countervail monopoly power, Mike Ward raises the issue of justifying a merger among sellers on the basis that it will countervail alleged monopsony power.  Labor unions have an antitrust exemption for just that purpose.   In terms of merger policy, Tom Campbell has written an ... Response to Comments on Antitrust Exemptions and Joint Monopsony Conduct to Countervail Monopoly Power

Brad DeLong's head must have already exploded before he wrote this

I have no intention of wading into the debate over the climate change chapter in Superfreakonomics.  I’m sure you all know the controversy:  Levitt and Dubner had the temerity to suggest that global warming was a huge problem, that we should look hard for really expensive solutions, and we need to do something.  And the ... Brad DeLong's head must have already exploded before he wrote this

TOTM Welcomes New Permanent Blogger J.W. Verret

TOTM is very pleased to announce a new permanent member, J.W. Verret (George Mason).  J.W. has been blogging at Volokh Conspiracy recently, but he’s been a guest over at The Conglomerate, and the Harvard Law School Corporate Governance Blog.  Quite frankly, it would be difficult to miss him if you’ve been following the recent events ... TOTM Welcomes New Permanent Blogger J.W. Verret

Should Antitrust Exempt Joint Monopsony Conduct to Countervail Monopoly?

Geoff and Josh raise an interesting issue about collective market conduct by buyers.  Suppose that a group of final consumers face a monopolist.  Should the consumers be permitted to band together into an “association” to jointly negotiate a lower price from the monopolist?  Some would say that such buyer “cooperatives” are permitted, whereas others would ... Should Antitrust Exempt Joint Monopsony Conduct to Countervail Monopoly?

Welcome TOTM Guest Blogger Steven C. Salop

Steve Salop is a professor economics and law at the Georgetown University Law Center where he teaches antitrust law and economics and economic reasoning and the law.  Steve’s work in antitrust economics pioneered what is now frequently referred to as the “Post-Chicago” approach.  His research focuses on antitrust law and economics, and Steve has written ... Welcome TOTM Guest Blogger Steven C. Salop

Next Generation of Antitrust Conference Announcement

Call for Papers The Next Generation of Antitrust Scholarship Conference NYU School of Law January 29, 2010 Co-sponsored by NYU School of Law, American Association of Law Schools – Antitrust and Trade Regulation Section and the American Bar Association – Antitrust Section Conference Co-organizers Harry First – NYU School of Law Ilene Knable Gotts – ... Next Generation of Antitrust Conference Announcement

Announcement: TOTM Merger Guidelines Blog Symposium is Coming!

In light of the DOJ/FTC announcement of workshops to explore possible revisions to the Merger Guidelines in December 2009 and January 2010, TOTM is organizing a symposium on the legal and economic issues associated with the Guidelines.  In particular, we’ve asked a panel of a dozen or so of the leading antitrust lawyers and economists ... Announcement: TOTM Merger Guidelines Blog Symposium is Coming!