Publications
Chief economist Brian Callci and senior legal analyst Sandeep Vaheesan debate how the YIMBY (short for "Yes In My Backyard") movement, which calls for zoning reforms, falls short of in addressing the nation’s housing affordability crisis, arguing for the federal government to take a more active role in providing housing
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CJL director Courtney Radsch and senior reporter Karina Montoya co-author a piece alongside other antitrust experts examining the legal reasoning behind the U.S. District Court's ruling in United States v. Google LLC and the potential consequences for Google's business operations, and the broader implications for antitrust enforcement in the technology sector.
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The Open Markets Institute submitted a letter to the USDA led by food systems program manager, Claire Kelloway, urging stronger actions to ensure fair, transparent, and competitive cattle pricing, addressing concerns about market consolidation and the impact on ranchers' compensation.
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The Open Markets Institute filed an amicus brief in Ryan v. FTC, marking the second appellate case in which Open Markets has defended the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) landmark prohibition on non-compete clauses.
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CJL director Courtney Radsch and senior reporter Karina Montoya were written about in a profile that highlights their advocating for fairer treatment of journalism by challenging Big Tech's dominance, focusing on antitrust issues, and promoting policies to help news publishers navigate the evolving digital landscape, especially in the face of AI's growing influence.
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Open Markets Institute submitted a comprehensive comment letter to the Justice Department (DOJ) and Department of Transportation (DOT), outlining actionable steps to address the ongoing decline in the airline industry and air travel experience.
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Europe director Max von Thun and CJL director Courtney Radsch along with EU Tech Policy Fellow Michelle Nie published an expert brief on how artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly monopolized by Big Tech firms due to high entry barriers and anticompetitive practices, posing risks to competition, privacy, security, innovation, and the environment. They prescribe a set of robust policy interventions to address the problems.
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Healthcare, transportation, and the care economy are each captured by giant corporations or private equity, resulting in higher costs and horrible service. Three new articles from Open Markets staff in the new issue of The Washington Monthly point toward solutions.
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Editorial director Anita Jain reflects on how caring for her aging father shined a light on significant gaps in America's elder care safety net.
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Policy director Phillip Longman argues that re-regulating airlines, rail, and trucking could improve service quality, reduce monopolistic practices, and revitalize America's heartland.
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Industrial policy program manager Audrey Stienon argues that before increasing federal investment in child and elder care, measures should be taken to prevent large corporations from dominating these markets and compromising service quality for working-class families.
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Policy director Phillip Longman argues that linking employer-sponsored health insurance rates to Medicare prices could significantly reduce hidden healthcare costs, thereby increasing workers' take-home pay and improving their standard of living.
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Food program manager Claire Kelloway argues that the US needs a true opponent of corporate greed, rather than someone like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose stance is entangled with conspiracy theories.
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Sandeep Vaheesan and Brian Callaci spoke with Pitchfork Economics on how the market alone cannot fix America’s housing crisis.
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Industrial Policy Program Manager Audrey Stienon examines how China’s mineral export ban impacts critical supply chains and poses a major challenge for U.S. strategies to reduce dependence on China and ensure national security.
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In this issue, we celebrate AAG Kanter’s record and the FTC’s restoration of the Robinson-Patman Antitrust law. We also explore how China is using its dominance of key minerals to challenge President-elect Trump’s policies even before he takes office.
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The Open Markets Institute shares deep regrets that the European Commission chose not to intervene in Nvidia’s acquisition of Run:ai.
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