Symposium
Last updated on Jan 07, 2025
Perspectives on Industrial Policy
This series aims to explore the promises and pitfalls of industrial policy at a time when it occupies a central role in political and economic discourse.
We are excited to announce the launch of “Perspectives on Industrial Policy,” a new Truth on the Market symposium intended to gather insights from leading experts in economics, law, and public policy. This series aims to explore the promises and pitfalls of industrial policy at a time when it occupies a central role in political and economic discourse. By bringing together diverse voices, we hope to foster a nuanced understanding of what industrial policy can achieve—and where it might go wrong.
In This Symposium
Launching a Conversation: Insights on Industrial Policy
We are excited to announce the launch of “Perspectives on Industrial Policy,” a new Truth on the Market symposium intended to gather insights from leading experts in economics, law, and public policy. This series aims to explore the promises and pitfalls of industrial policy at a time when it occupies a central role in political ... Launching a Conversation: Insights on Industrial Policy
Perspectives on Industrial Policy: An Interview with Peter Craddock
You had a recent post on LinkedIn that offered a critical analysis of the European Data Protection Board’s (EDPB) August 2024 consent-or-pay opinion, highlighting concerns about its effects on the freedom to conduct business. The decision was part of a larger context of developments in the European Union that, at least in the United States, ... Perspectives on Industrial Policy: An Interview with Peter Craddock
Perspectives on Industrial Policy: An Interview with Scott Lincicome
From a broad perspective, could you provide us an overview of the current trends toward implementing industrial policy? It’s important to note that the United States has always had some level of industrial policy, which we define as targeted government interventions to correct perceived market failures in the manufacturing sector. Essentially, that the market isn’t ... Perspectives on Industrial Policy: An Interview with Scott Lincicome
Perspectives on Industrial Policy: An Interview with Alden Abbott
From a broad perspective, could you provide us with an overview of the current global trend toward the implementation of industrial policy? In your opinion, what are the primary drivers behind the shift? Industrial policy has long been present in various forms, often manifesting as ad-hoc interventions and subsidies that affect market processes. What we’re ... Perspectives on Industrial Policy: An Interview with Alden Abbott
Industrial Policy and Antitrust: A Crossroads of U.S. Competitiveness
Antitrust policy in the United States generally doesn’t experience immediate dramatic revision with each new administration, and it’s unlikely that this time will be different. With that said, I would hope that the new administration will take a close look at recent enforcement policy, particularly regarding “Big Tech,” where there’s a concerning trend toward what ... Industrial Policy and Antitrust: A Crossroads of U.S. Competitiveness
