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ITIF’s Schumpeter Project on Competition Policy conducts legal and economic research, publishes actionable policy analysis, organizes high-level discussions, and engages with policymakers to rethink the relationship between competition and innovation for the benefit of consumers, innovative companies, the economy, and society.
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October 24, 2024|Events
The Conservative Weaponization of Government Against Tech
Join ITIF for an expert panel discussion exploring how anti-tech conservatives would weaponize the government against technology, the legitimacy of conservatives’ anti-tech arguments, and the implications of their proposals for society.
October 10, 2024|Events
Is the DMA a Boost or Brake for European Competitiveness?
Join ITIF’s Schumpeter Project on Competition Policy for a lively and insightful discussion featuring leading experts from Europe.
September 20, 2024|Presentations
The DMA's Brussels Effect
Lilla Nóra Kiss speaks on digital market regulation at a panel hosted by the GW Competition & Innovation Lab.
September 3, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments to Japan’s Fair Trade Commission Regarding the Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act
The SSCP’s broad per se prohibitions and limited cybersecurity exemption are likely to chill the very innovative behavior that is key to allowing Japan’s smartphone markets to thrive, and risk targeting a leading firm of one of its closest allies.
August 29, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Regarding Digital Platform Services
The ACCC should consider digital models beyond the EU's Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act, such as those of the United States, Singapore, and Taiwan, which do not involve heavy-handed digital regulations that can stifle the very innovation Australia seeks to foster.
August 26, 2024|Testimonies & Filings
Comments for the California Law Revision Commission Study of Antitrust Law Regarding Consumer Welfare Standard, Concerted Action, and Other Issues
There is no need to expand California’s antitrust regime, as changes should be grounded in empirically demonstrable failures by the status quo to protect competition and consumers. California’s economy is fueled by innovation and technological revolutions, which continue to drive its dynamic businesses and benefit consumers.
August 23, 2024|Blogs
DOJ v. Google: Six Weak Spots in Judge Mehta’s Decision
In the words of Judge Mehta, Google is what it is today because it has “innovated consistently, and made shrewd business decisions.” Hopefully courts will ensure that this antitrust case doesn’t end up hindering Google from continuing to do just that.
July 29, 2024|Blogs
Banana Republicanism: Khanservatism Will Not Address Censorship Concerns
En vogue though it may seem to be, “Khanservatism,” or the conservative politicization of antitrust against tech platforms, is not the solution for conservatives seeking to push back against the alleged censorship of their speech by large tech platforms.
July 23, 2024|Op-Eds & Contributed Articles
Bigness: American Dream or Nightmare?
Neo-Brandeisians are weaponizing antitrust against the perceived threat of big businesses, to the detriment of American innovation and core values. We must stop this radical antitrust sentiment to maintain America’s economic success and global competitiveness.
July 22, 2024|Reports & Briefings
The Case for Cracking Down on Large Corporations and Promoting Small Businesses Is Deeply Flawed
A Democratic staff report from the House Small Business Committee claims that small businesses are better for the economy and large firms are harming it. But most of the report’s assertions stem from flawed research, and its policy recommendations would be detrimental.