Antitrust Reform and Big Tech Firms

Antitrust has become a hot topic. After decades as a mostly technocratic discipline, competition policy now commands the attention of lawmakers, academics, and the general public.

One of the driving forces behind this trend has been the rise of a handful of large technology firms: Facebook (now Meta Platforms), Google, Amazon, and Apple. While these “Big Tech” companies have affected the daily lives of billions, they are also accused of obtaining and solidifying dominant positions through anticompetitive conduct.