FTC Bureau of Competition Head Seeks to Protect Competition in Tech

The video discusses the intersection of antitrust law and technology, focusing on network effects and their impact on competition. It provides historical context, referencing the 1990s tech bubble and deregulation in telecommunications. The role of the FTC in adapting antitrust approaches through hearings and task forces is highlighted, with examples like hospital mergers. The video also explores remedies for anticompetitive conduct, including structural and behavioral solutions, and discusses notable cases like the breakup of the Bell system and Standard Oil.

What was a significant issue in the antitrust space during the late 1990s?

• Network effects in industries

• The rise of social media

• The growth of e-commerce

• The decline of traditional media

What was the focus of the FTC's task force in the early 2000s?

• Technology startups

• Railroad industry competition

• Hospital mergers

• Telecommunications deregulation

What is a structural remedy in antitrust law?

• Breaking up a company

• A change in company behavior

• A fine imposed on a company

• A warning issued to a company

Which historical example involved a structural remedy under antitrust laws?

• The growth of the tech industry

• The breakup of the Bell system

• The regulation of social media

• The rise of e-commerce

What is the purpose of 'fencing in' relief in antitrust remedies?

• To allow companies to expand

• To promote technological innovation

• To prevent similar anticompetitive conduct

• To encourage mergers