Why the U.S. Is Beyond the Gilded Age

The video discusses the impact of crony capitalism on true capitalism, highlighting how large companies influence policies for subsidies and tax cuts. It examines the increased concentration in industries, leading to reduced competition and higher prices. The video also explores regulatory and legislative changes, particularly in the tech sector, and the potential for new antitrust laws. It addresses the effects of market concentration on consumers and the labor market, emphasizing the imbalance between corporate power and worker bargaining power.

What is the difference between crony capitalism and true capitalism as discussed in the text?

How has the concentration of industries changed over the past 20 years according to the speaker?

What role do antitrust enforcement and industrial concentration levels play in the discussion of capitalism?

What are the implications of the 'tech lash' mentioned in the text?

How does the speaker view the future of legislative changes regarding corporate power and market competition?

What evidence does the speaker provide to support the claim that reducing the number of competitors raises prices?

In what ways does the speaker suggest that corporate power has changed in relation to labor power?