The Surprising Culprit Behind Declining US Antitrust Enforcement

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4583-5162>Herbert Hovenkamp 0000-0002-4583-5162

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Article

Publication Date

2-5-2024

Abstract

In contrast to a recent paper that argues the decline in antitrust enforcement over recent decades is due largely to the political influence of big business, Herbert Hovenkamp argues that small businesses and trade associations have historically had more influence over antitrust policy, often lobbying for less competition and higher prices.

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ProMarket

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