The U.S. economy has seen a consumer price index increase of 7% in 2021, the largest 12-month gain since June 1982. But should antitrust be used as a tool to combat inflation? Josh Wright and Hal Singer, holding opposite views, debate, explain and answer questions from a live audience ranging from costs and benefits to theories and facts. Listen to this episode recorded live in George Mason law school, co-hosted by Anora Wang and Jana Seidl, and learn what key considerations go into this timely discussion.
Joshua Wright, Executive Director, Global Antitrust Institute; Professor, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
Hal Singer, Managing Director, Econ One Research; Adjunct Professor, Georgetown School of Business
Related Links:
Noah Phillips & Joshua Wright, As Inflation Rises, Antitrust ‘Reformers’ Target Lower Prices (2021)
Steven Salop & Fiona Scott Morton, The 2010 HMGs Ten Years Later: Where Do We Go From Here? (2020)
Hosted by:
Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter and Jana Seidl, Baker Botts