This Freakonomics Radio episode interviews Lina Khan, former FTC chair, about her tenure and approach to antitrust enforcement. The interview traces Khan's career path, from her early research on market consolidation to her role in shaping updated merger guidelines. Khan discusses key cases, including the lawsuit against Amazon, highlighting the challenges of enforcing antitrust laws in the digital age and the importance of considering the broader economic impact of mergers and acquisitions. A specific example is the FTC's successful blocking of the Sanofi-Mays transaction, preventing a potential monopoly in Pompe disease treatment. Listeners gain insight into the complexities of antitrust policy and the ongoing debate about the balance between fostering competition and innovation.
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