Issues

Evidence Regarding Microsoft and Innovation

This paper looks at whether Microsoft harmed innovation.

DVD Versus DIVX Standard War, The: Empirical Evidence of Network Effects and Preannouncement Effects

This paper looks at how firms’ announcements about technology to media affect consumers and competition.

From Sector-Specific Regulation to Antitrust Law for U.S. Telecommunications: The Prospects for Transition

This paper looks at changes over time in telecommunications law, especially affecting mergers.

Litigating States' Proposed Remedy for Microsoft, The

This paper looks at a proposal of 9 states and the District of Columbia to settle the antitrust suit against Microsoft.

Has the Consumer Harm Standard Lost its Teeth?

This paper looks at competition policy and consumers during the Clinton administration.

United States v. Microsoft: The Benefits of Settlement

This paper looks at the settlement proposed in the antitrust suit against Microsoft.

Tying in Platform Software: Reasons for a Rule-of-Reason Standard in European Competition Law

This paper looks at whether a common business practice hurts or helps consumers of software.

Smile, It's Over!

This short piece looks at the benefits of ending the case against Microsoft.

Innovation Policy and the Economy, Volume 2

Volume 2 of this series discusses innovation and patent policies.

Antitrust Conversation

This article celebrates the benefits offered by the filing of amicus briefs in antitrust and trade regulation cases.