The overarching goal of antitrust enforcement is to ensure competition. After nearly twenty years of a "less is more" approach to antitrust, beginning under the Clinton Administration the U.S. Department of Justice began to take an aggressive stance against big corporations such as Microsoft, Visa, and Mastercard. Do the benefits of these antitrust policies outweigh the costs? Are these antitrust activities an aberration, or do they signal a return to an era in which the federal government prefers regulation to market-based outcomes? Scholars attempt to answer these questions in this section's publications.             

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2008
	Antitrust Oversight of an Antitrust Dispute: An Institutional Perspective on the Net Neutrality Debate Jonathan E. Nuechterlein. Working Paper 08-07. Feb 2008. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 5809
	The Elusive Antitrust Standard on Bundling in Europe and in the United States at the Aftermath of the Microsoft Cases Nicholas Economides, Ioannis Lianos. Related Publication 08-02. Feb 2008. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 5465
	The Growing Influence of Economics and Economists on Antitrust: An Extended Discussion Lawrence J. White. Working Paper 08-05. Feb 2008. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 5819
	Antitrust Policy and Industrial Policy: A View from the U.S. Lawrence J. White. Working Paper 08-04. Jan 2008. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 5506
2007
	Defining Markets That Involve Multi-Sided Platform Businesses: An Empirical Framework With an Application to Google's Purchase of DoubleClick David S. Evans, Michael D. Noel. Working Paper 07-18. Nov 2007. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 6776
	Misunderstanding the XM/Sirius Merger J. Gregory Sidak, Hal J. Singer. Policy Matters 07-23. Aug 2007. View Text Downloads: 6947
	Googling 'Monopoly' Thomas M. Lenard, Paul H. Rubin. Policy Matters 07-22. Aug 2007. View Text Downloads: 6579
	Reinvigorating Horizontal Merger Enforcement Jonathan Baker, Carl Shapiro. Working Paper 07-12. Jun 2007. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 9517
	Holding Innovation to an Antitrust Standard Richard Gilbert. Related Publication 07-06. Mar 2007. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8796
	Beyond Schumpeter vs. Arrow: How Antitrust Fosters Innovation Jonathan Baker. Related Publication 07-04. Feb 2007. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8413
2006
	Evaluating Wireless Carrier Consolidation Using Semiparametric Demand Estimation Patrick Bajari, Jeremy Fox, Stephen Ryan. Related Publication 06-31. Nov 2006. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8306
	The AT&T-BellSouth Merger: The Real Story Robert W. Hahn, Scott Wallsten. Policy Matters 06-25. Oct 2006. View Text Downloads: 10199
	Government Failure vs. Market Failure: Microeconomics Policy Research and Government Performance Clifford Winston. Books and Monographs 06-05. Sep 2006. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 18791
	Competition and Antitrust Law Can Protect the Internet Robert W. Hahn, Robert E. Litan. Policy Matters 06-21. Sep 2006. View Text Downloads: 8189
	Consequences of Vertical Separation and Monopoly: Evidence from the Telecom Privatizations Bruno E. Viani. Working Paper 06-20. Aug 2006. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8711
	Telecommunications, the Transition from Regulation to Antitrust Alfred E. Kahn. Related Publication 06-21. Jul 2006. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 10454
	Antitrust Policy and Vertical Restraints Robert W. Hahn (Editor), Dennis W. Carlton, David S. Evans, Bruce H. Kobayashi, Michael Waldman. Books and Monographs 06-04. Jul 2006. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 18014
	Antitrust Tourism Ronald A. Cass. Policy Matters 06-15. Jun 2006. View Text Downloads: 4995
	When Should a Case Be Dismissed? The Economics of Pleading and Summary Judgment Standards Keith N. Hylton. Related Publication 06-10. Apr 2006. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 7552
	Motions to Dismiss Antitrust Cases: Separating Fact from Fantasy Richard Epstein. Related Publication 06-08. Mar 2006. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 7983
	Neutering the Net Thomas W. Hazlett. Policy Matters 06-08. Mar 2006. View Text Downloads: 13613
	The Misplaced Debate Over "Net Neutrality" Robert W. Hahn, Scott Wallsten. Policy Matters 06-06. Mar 2006. View Text Downloads: 18163
	Testimony of Lawrence Lessig on ?Network Neutrality? Lawrence Lessig. Testimony 06-01. Mar 2006. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 9154
	Telecommunications Regulation in U.S. States: Its Rise and Impacts in the Early Twentieth Century Scott Wallsten. Working Paper 06-04. Mar 2006. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8416
2005
	Saving Section 2: Reframing Monopolization Law Timothy J. Brennan. Related Publication 05-27. Oct 2005. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8953
	U.S. vs. Microsoft: Did Consumers Win? David S. Evans, Albert L. Nichols, Richard L. Schmalensee. Related Publication 05-18. Sep 2005. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 9371
	Defining Software Patents: A Research Field Guide Anne Layne-Farrar. Working Paper 05-14. Aug 2005. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8724
	Sunk Costs and Real Options In Antitrust Robert S. Pindyck. Related Publication 05-13. Aug 2005. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 7796
	Internet Backbone Competition and the SBC/AT&T Merger Marius Schwartz. Policy Matters 05-19. Jul 2005. View Text Downloads: 6530
	Bringing More Competition to Real Estate Brokerage Robert W. Hahn, Robert E. Litan, Jesse Gurman. Working Paper 05-11. Jun 2005. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 12313
	Is Competition the Entry Barrier? Consumer and Total Welfare Benefits of Bundling Timothy J. Brennan. Related Publication 05-08. Jun 2005. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 7746
2004
	Antitrust in China: The Problem of Incentive Compatibility Bruce M. Owen, Su Sun, Wentong Zheng. Related Publication 04-23. Sep 2004. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 10633
	Supreme Wisdom George L. Priest. Policy Matters 04-21. Jun 2004. View Text Downloads: 5823
	The Effect of Antitrust Policy on Consumer Welfare: What Crandall and Winston Overlook Gregory J. Werden. Related Publication 04-09. Apr 2004. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 9027
	The Case for Antitrust Enforcement Jonathan Baker. Related Publication 04-08. Apr 2004. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8937
	Does Antitrust Policy Improve Consumer Welfare? Assessing the Evidence Robert W. Crandall, Clifford Winston. Related Publication 04-07. Apr 2004. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8912
	How to Block Cartel Formation and Price-Fixing Darren Bush, John M. Connor, John J. Flynn, Shubha Ghosh, Warren Grimes, Joseph E. Harrington, Norman Hawker, Robert Lande, William G. Shepherd, Steven Semeraro. Brief 04-01. Apr 2004. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 9793
	The Microsoft Case: Lessons from Europe Robert W. Hahn. Policy Matters 04-11. Apr 2004. View Text Downloads: 7276
	Microsoft Gets the Full Monti C. Boyden Gray. Policy Matters 04-10. Mar 2004. View Text Downloads: 5944
	What's Yours is Mine David S. Evans. Policy Matters 04-06. Feb 2004. View Text Downloads: 6276
2003
	Costly Exercises in Futility: Breaking Up Firms to Increase Competition Robert W. Crandall. Related Publication 03-32. Dec 2003. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8784
	High-Stakes Antitrust Robert W. Hahn (Editor), Robert H. Bork, Howard H. Chang, David S. Evans, George L. Priest, Richard L. Schmalensee, Lawrence J. White. Books and Monographs. Aug 2003. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 15888
	Class Warfare George L. Priest. Policy Matters 03-10. May 2003. View Text Downloads: 6261
	The Antitrust Economics of Tying: A Farewell to Per Se Illegality Christian Ahlborn, David S. Evans, Jorge Padilla. Related Publication 03-3. Feb 2003. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8197
2002
	Government Policy toward Open Source Software Robert W. Hahn (Editor), James Bessen, David S. Evans, Lawrence Lessig, Bradford L. Smith. Books and Monographs. Dec 2002. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 19151
	Smile, It's Over! George L. Priest. Policy Matters 02-50. Nov 2002. Abstract View Text Downloads: 27010
	The Dog That Didn't Bark: Economic Efficiency and the Microsoft Case Laura Peterson. Policy Matters 02-18. May 2002. Abstract View Text Downloads: 6511
	Do Easy Cases Make Bad Law? Antitrust Innovations or Missed Opportunities in United States v. Microsoft Timothy J. Brennan. Related Publication 02-8. May 2002. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 9140
	Antitrust Isn't the Concern of the States Robert W. Hahn. Policy Matters 02-14. Apr 2002. Abstract View Text Downloads: 6458
	Evidence Regarding Microsoft and Innovation Marco Iansiti, Josh Lerner. Related Publication 02-4. Apr 2002. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8715
	The Litigating States' Proposed Remedy for Microsoft Robert W. Hahn. Related Publication 02-3. Mar 2002. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8662
	United States v. Microsoft: The Benefits of Settlement Robert W. Hahn. Related Publication 02-2. Jan 2002. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 6957
	Comment on the Revised Proposed Final Judgement Robert E. Litan, Roger G. Noll, William D. Nordhaus. Related Publication 02-1. Jan 2002. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8535
2001
	Still At Risk: Companies That Are Too Successful Robert W. Hahn. Policy Matters 01-28. Nov 2001. Abstract View Text Downloads: 6373
	Antitrust Divestiture in Network Industries Howard Shelanski, J. Gregory Sidak. Related Publication. Oct 2001. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 9340
	An Analysis of the Costs and Benefits of Delaying the Release of Windows XP Robert W. Hahn. Related Publication. Sep 2001. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8250
	For Innovation's Sake, An Open Window: Microsoft Ruling Unties Some Knots Robert W. Hahn. Policy Matters 01-21. Jul 2001. Abstract View Text Downloads: 6077
	Microsoft Court Decision Opens the Door for Settlement Robert W. Hahn. Policy Matters 01-19. Jul 2001. Abstract View Text Downloads: 5178
	Getting the Facts Straight on Microsoft: A Reply to Stelzer Albert L. Nichols. Policy Matters 01-13. May 2001. Abstract View Text Downloads: 30248
	Microsoft and the Antitrust Laws: Old-Fashioned Problems and a New Economy Company Irwin M. Stelzer. Policy Matters 01-09. Mar 2001. Abstract View Text Downloads: 4685
	The Failure of Structural Remedies in Sherman Act Monopolization Cases Robert W. Crandall. Working Paper 01-05. Mar 2001. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 6146
	A Primer on Competition Policy and the New Economy Robert W. Hahn. Working Paper 01-03. Feb 2001. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8310
2000
	Fair Use of Antitrust Law Robert E. Litan. Policy Matters 00-14. Sep 2000. Abstract View Text Downloads: 6442
	A Perverse Use of Antitrust Law Charles T. Munger. Policy Matters 00-13. Sep 2000. Abstract View Text Downloads: 7082
	Old-Fashioned Trust-Busting in the New Economy Robert W. Hahn. Policy Matters 00-06. May 2000. Abstract View Text Downloads: 9330
	Did Microsoft Harm Consumers?: Two Opposing Views David S. Evans, Franklin M. Fisher, Daniel L. Rubinfeld, Richard L. Schmalensee. AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies Books and Monographs. May 2000. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 14053
	U.S. v. Microsoft: Breaking Up Should Be Hard to Do Robert W. Hahn. Related Publication. May 2000. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8014
	Effective Structural Relief in U.S. v. Microsoft Robert E. Litan, William D. Nordhaus. Related Publication. May 2000. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 8673
	Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, So Don't Do It Robert W. Hahn. Policy Matters 00-05. May 2000. Abstract View Text Downloads: 6315
	Why Nasdaq Loses When the Government Wins Thomas W. Hazlett, George Bittlingmayer. Policy Matters 00-04. May 2000. Abstract View Text Downloads: 6124
	Remedies Brief of Amici Curiae Robert E. Litan, Roger G. Noll, William D. Nordhaus, Frederic Scherer. Related Publication. Apr 2000. View PDF Downloads: 8688
	Microsoft Besieged: Antitrust in an Era of Creative Destruction Robert W. Hahn. Policy Matters 00-02. Apr 2000. Abstract View Text Downloads: 5628
1999
	The Rewards of Ending a Monopoly Robert E. Litan. Policy Matters 99-07. Dec 1999. Abstract View Text Downloads: 5622
	Why Break Up Microsoft? Robert W. Hahn. Policy Matters 99-04. Nov 1999. Abstract View Text Downloads: 5857
	Users Can Tame Microsoft Dragon Robert W. Hahn. Daily News, Opinion Related Publication. Sep 1999. View Text
	If Microsoft Loses, Then What? Robert W. Hahn. Policy Matters 99-03. Sep 1999. Abstract View Text Downloads: 5705
1998
	The Costs of Regulating Microsoft Robert W. Hahn. Regulation 21(3): 62-68 Related Publication. Jan 1998. Abstract View PDF Downloads: 7980