Digital Competition Regulation: Costs, Tradeoffs, and Consequences

The Issue Inspired by the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), many jurisdictions have adopted—or are considering—ex ante regulatory frameworks to govern online platforms. These . . .

The Issue In recent years, critics have increasingly argued that so-called “Big Tech” platforms undermine competition by favoring their own services over those of independent . . .

The Issue Net neutrality holds that internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all internet traffic alike, without favoring or disadvantaging particular users, content providers, or . . .

The Issue Some advocates—especially large rail shippers—want to redefine freight rail’s common-carrier obligations. Policymakers should approach these proposals with caution: changing those obligations would likely . . .

The Issue Technical innovation and coordination have been greatly facilitated by the emergence of standard-essential patents (SEPs) and standards development organizations (SDOs). But despite the . . .

The Issue When buyers and sellers use a platform, broker, or other intermediary to exchange offers to buy or sell goods and services, we say . . .

The Issue The introduction and evolution of payment cards have been key to development of the global economy in recent decades, enabling faster and more secure . . .