Amazon Exploiting Monopoly Power, FTC Chief Khan Says

The video discusses Amazon's use of unlawful tactics to maintain its monopoly, including anti-discounting measures and coercive fulfillment schemes. These tactics deter competition and harm both sellers and consumers by raising prices and degrading services. Amazon's actions limit the growth of independent providers and exploit its monopoly power, affecting tens of thousands of sellers and millions of consumers.

What is the primary effect of Amazon's anti-discounting tactics?

• Deters sellers from lowering prices

• Increases the number of sellers

• Promotes healthy competition

• Encourages sellers to lower prices

How does Amazon's fulfillment scheme affect independent providers?

• It helps them grow

• It stunts their development

• It has no effect

• It encourages competition

What is one way Amazon exploits its monopoly power?

• By raising prices and degrading services

• By improving service quality

• By supporting small businesses

• By lowering prices for consumers

What impact does Amazon's monopoly have on sellers?

• It offers them better advertising options

• It provides them with more customers

• It takes a significant portion of their revenue

• It reduces their costs

How do Amazon's pay-to-play ads affect consumers?

• They improve the shopping experience

• They reduce the number of available products

• They steer consumers to higher-priced products

• They make it easier to find products