In this issue: While we always try to be topical, this issue is right on top of current events. We’ve assembled six papers that truly prove the adage, “the devil…

Amanda Reeves, Daniel Wall, Mar 30, 2011 There has been a great deal of recent discussion, both inside and outside of antitrust circles, on the merits of “open” as opposed…

George Zohios, Mar 30, 2011 On February 16, 2011, the Greek parliament plenary passed a bill on liberalizing so-called “closed professions.” The deregulation of closed professions, which has drawn strong…

Lia Vitzilaiou, Mar 30, 2011 Cartels typically involve private agreements that limit quantities sold, thereby effectively raising prices; in turn this transfers income from buyers to sellers and reduces the…

Chris Meyers, Mar 29, 2011 However, net neutrality is but one piece of the puzzle to ensuring an open internet. Broadband internet access is certainly the initial on ramp to…

David Evans, Robert Litan, Richard Schmalensee, Mar 30, 2011 The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Board”) is the latest of a series of central banks and antitrust…

Gregory Pelnar, Mar 30, 2011 An Accountable Care Organization (“ACO”) is “an organization of health care providers that agrees to be accountable for the quality, cost, and overall care of…