17 Jul 2024
9m

Why the EU can regulate big tech faster

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The Indicator from Planet Money

This podcast episode explores the differences in approach to antitrust regulations between the United States and Europe. It discusses the Greenlight service that teaches kids financial literacy and the history of antitrust laws in both regions. The episode highlights the energetic regulators in Brussels and their focus on the tech sector. It also examines the playground regulations in the US, monitored by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, and the European Commission's role in enforcing the Digital Markets Act to separate big and small companies. The episode concludes by discussing the challenges and potential consequences of targeting large tech companies and suggests that compliance with European rules may be a viable option for tech giants.

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