Antitrust Angst: DOJ and FTC Spent This Year at Odds

Antitrust Angst: DOJ and FTC Spent This Year at Odds

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The transcript discusses the complexities and dynamics of antitrust enforcement in the tech industry, focusing on the FTC vs Qualcomm case, the relationship between the FTC and DOJ, and the involvement of states. It highlights the challenges of legislative proposals and the potential for political consensus on antitrust and privacy issues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue highlighted in the FTC v Qualcomm case?

Divergent views within FTC and DOJ

Insufficient legal representation

Public support for Qualcomm

Lack of evidence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is causing unpredictability in merger outcomes according to the second section?

Economic downturn

Increased competition

Lack of clear laws

Different approaches by FTC and DOJ

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tech company is under investigation for its app integration practices?

Amazon

Facebook

Apple

Google

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge in proving anticompetitive behavior in tech companies?

High legal costs

Insufficient market data

Proving harm to competition

Lack of consumer complaints

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legislative change is Elizabeth Warren proposing?

Reducing taxes for tech companies

Introducing privacy laws

Increasing funding for tech startups

Undoing past mergers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential consensus is discussed in the final section?

Bipartisan support for privacy legislation

Eliminating antitrust laws

Reducing tech company taxes

Increasing tech industry regulations

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial expectation regarding antitrust enforcement under Donald Trump's presidency?

No change in enforcement

Complete overhaul of antitrust laws

Increased enforcement

Eased enforcement