Competition authorities have been hesitant to use structural remedies in the recent past. This background paper documents that breakups are a perfectly feasible instrument of competition policy, with a track record of effectively tackling competition concerns.
The EU Commission is demanding that Google take action against its conflicts of interest. A break up remains on the table. The next few months will decide whether the EU will finally take action in the tense political climate.
The Balanced Economy Project advocates splitting up powerful companies. The new study “Breaking the Giants of Harm” provides an introduction to the instrument of unbundling.
Amazon is the fifth largest company in the world and dominates online retail. A report commissioned by LobbyControl analyses Amazon’s monopoly power. According to the report, only breaking Amazon into several parts will solve the power problem.
