Hidden and deceptive fees are seen across consumer transactions, from rental housing to prisons.
Federal Trade Commission
Posted inTAP
How Monopoly Destroys Democracy
Today on TAP: The new movement to connect the restoration of democracy with the revival of antitrust and competition
Posted inWorking in America
FTC Forum Shows the Oppression of Noncompete Agreements
From the top to the bottom of the wage scale, these contract clauses are abusive and predatory.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
How Noncompete Agreements Hamstrung America’s Pandemic Response
When COVID-19 was at its worst, many doctors wanted to go where they were most needed. Their bosses said no.
Posted inTAP
Attacking the ‘You Are the Product’ Economy
Today on TAP: The FTC takes action against GoodRx for sharing personal health data with advertisers.
Posted inWorking in America
Restoring Workers’ Freedoms
A recent proposal to ban noncompete agreements begins to reverse the erosion of worker power in America.
Posted inEconomic Policy
A Pitched Battle on Corporate Power
Biden’s expansive executive order seeks to restore competition in the economy. It’s been a long, slow road to get the whole government on board—but there are some formidable gains.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Senators Berate the Ticketmaster Monopoly
Members of both parties call for the ticket giant to be broken up.
Posted inTAP
Employers Contemplate Life Without Noncompetes
Today on TAP: Businesses ponder ways to keep their workers other than compulsion; seek legal counsel.
Posted inTransportation
Anti-Monopoly Reformer Joins Department of Transportation
Jen Howard, former chief of staff to Lina Khan at the FTC, is the new chief competition officer at DOT.
