About the Author(s)

Babette Boliek

Professor of Law
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law

Babette Boliek is an ICLE academic affiliate.

Gus Hurwitz

Director of Law & Economics Programs

Justin (Gus) Hurwitz serves as director of law & economics programs at the International Center for Law & Economics.

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California Shouldn’t Treat Low Prices as a Problem

Babette Boliek & Gus Hurwitz February 2, 2026

Sacramento Business Journal View Original Source

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California lawmakers are considering a major change to the state’s antitrust laws that sounds technical but could have a simple and troubling result — higher prices for Californians.

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