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Does Biden Welcome Their Hatred?

BIG by Matt Stoller • 27044 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24

Biden's administration is taking steps to reduce corporate power through measures like capping credit card late fees and focusing on monopolies in the healthcare sector.
There is a mix of positive and negative actions within the Biden administration towards tackling concentrated economic power, showcasing a nuanced approach to corporate regulation.
Despite Biden's populist State of the Union rhetoric, the administration faces challenges in fully addressing corporate power and governance issues, including instances of corruption and policy setbacks.

The truth about the economy

Robert Reich • 22091 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economy Antitrust enforcement Inflation Corporate Power

The U.S. economy is performing well with job growth and low inflation.
Corporate pricing power is keeping prices high for consumers by limiting competition.
To address economic challenges, there's a need for vigorous antitrust enforcement to break up big corporations and prevent price gouging.

Labor Unions Are Industrial Policy

BIG by Matt Stoller • 32430 implied HN points • 04 Nov 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Labor Unions Antitrust Corporate Power Industrial Policy

Labor unions can influence corporate investment decisions and set industrial policy.
There is a shift towards empowering workers to have a greater say in how corporations operate.
The rise of antitrust enforcement, labor activism, and focus on domestic manufacturing subsidies are interconnected in challenging the influence of financiers and middlemen.

Verizon won't let me go

New Means • 3675 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corporate Power Consumer Rights Monopolies

It can be frustrating to deal with corporations like Verizon when trying to cancel services.
Monopolies can trap consumers by controlling essential goods and services.
Corporate power imbalance and coercion are issues that need to be addressed for consumer autonomy and freedom.

Taken, not Earned

The Counterbalance • 235 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24

💼 Business Monopoly Market dominance Corporate Power Regulation

The report discusses how monopolies lead to high markups and impact the world's economy.
The biggest companies and wealthiest individuals have significant power through monopolies.
Regulators need to address monopolistic powers to prevent further harm in various sectors.

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The Scott Morton affair: anatomy of a democratic victory

The Counterbalance • 176 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23

🌍 World Politics Corporate Power Monopolies

Democratic pushback can lead to overturning troubling political appointments.
Conflicts of interest in high-profile appointments can spark significant public scrutiny.
Global movements are pushing for more transparent and ethical market regulations.

Lodging Denied: Privatized Social Credit & Guilt by Association

The Rabbit Hole • 216 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corporate Power

A privatized social credit system is in motion, with corporations enforcing moral judgment.
Guilt by association can lead to punishment, as seen in the case of Lauren Southern's family.
The implications of denying services based on affiliation raise concerns about ideological discrimination and private sector social credit.

To tackle corruption, start with monopoly power

The Counterbalance • 117 implied HN points • 17 May 23

🌍 World Politics Corruption Monopoly power Antitrust Corporate Power Regulation

Corruption is the abuse of power for selfish gain, whether in public or private sectors.
Monopoly power can lead to corruption as dominant firms have more ability and incentive to engage in corrupt activities.
Addressing monopoly power through antitrust regulations can be a powerful tool in tackling corruption and other economic problems.

How big is your government?

Bretton Goods • 55 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23

🌍 World Politics Corporate Power Land ownership Infrastructure

The Index of Economic Freedom doesn't consider government ownership of the economy in measuring government size.
Land ownership and regulations have a strong impact on the economy in places like Hong Kong and Singapore.
The Index should account for corporate economic power and positive freedoms in evaluating economic freedom.

Empty Promises of Circularity

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Repair Environmental Impact Corporate Power E-Waste

Overconsumption is pushing Earth Overshoot Day earlier each year, highlighting the urgency to change consumption habits.
Repairing tools like bicycles promotes self-reliance and community, resisting corporate control over repair and parts.
The push towards a circular economy needs careful consideration; ending ownership doesn't automatically address corporate power, and repairability is key to combating 'enshittification'.

Could Progressive Taxation Solve our Monopoly Problem?

Messy Progress • 11 implied HN points • 02 Sep 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corporate Power Income Inequality

Corporate consolidation has increased, leading to inequality and concentrated power.
Progressive taxation is proposed as an alternative to antitrust action to limit corporate power.
Breaking up companies into smaller entities is suggested as a potential solution to address the issue of monopolies.

Fight to Repair Weekly: Week of November 7, 2022

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 11 Nov 22

🕹 Technology Repair Antitrust Consumer Rights Corporate Power Environmental Activism

FTC is stepping up to enforce unfair competition laws, aiming to crack down on companies using unfair tactics for advantage.
Repair-focused class action lawsuits against manufacturers like Harley Davidson and John Deere are progressing, showing a pushback against restrictions on repair.
Articles highlight challenges in repairing modern products like phones and bicycles, emphasizing the importance of the right to repair movement.